linea alba


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linea alba

[′lin·ē·ə ′al·bə]
(anatomy)
A tendinous ridge extending in the median line of the abdomen from the pubis to the tiphoid process and formed by the blending of aponeuroses of the oblique and transverse muscles of the abdomen.
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The researcher measures for a diastasis recti by placing her fingers horizontally across the linea alba and determine how many fingers fit in the space between the medial borders of the two rectus abdominis.
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Genital or axillary hyperpigmentation, breast enlargement, pigmented linea alba or vaginal discharge in females were taken as the signs of miniature puberty.
Cutaneous lesions in neonatal intensive care unit in a tertiary care center
The margins of the mesh were fixed by interrupted (1 - 0) polypropylene stitches along with a few stitches in the midline to the newly formed linea alba (Fig.
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9,10,11,12 Linea alba was the 2nd most common oral soft tissue lesion in present study which collaborates with the research of Mohammad Ali conducted in Kuwait.
FREQUENCY AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORAL MUCOSAL LESIONS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
The linea alba was closed with Vicryl (Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, N.
ILEOCOLIC INTUSSUSCEPTION IN A COCKER SPANIEL DOG: A CASE REPORT
Linea alba and fissured tongue were significantly associated with the female gender (p < 0.
Oral mucosa alterations in a socioeconomically deprived region: prevalence and associated factors
Cuando la torsion es de larga duracion y existe evidencia de dano isquemico de la pared uterina, se sugiere la celiotomia por la linea alba, con cesarea y ovariohisterectomia (Doyle, et al.
Torsion uterina en la yegua
Physically, there may be little to see in a patient with glossodynia, or findings can include lingua serratia, linea alba, or papillitis.
Prescribe chewing gum for glossodynia
ThereOs a line, called the linea alba, running from the tummy button to the top of the pubic bone.
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Se hizo una incision de 5 cm en la linea alba con la tijera de Mayo guiada con los dedos.
Tecnica quirurgica de gastroyeyunostomia como via alterna para el pasaje de alimentos en perros con estenosis pilorica experimental
This is a split in the linea alba, the strip of fibrous tissue that runs down the centre of the stomach, on to which the abdominal muscles connect.
Health: Melinda's shape-up plan: part four; Chill out and tone up - that's the target this week, as Melinda learns all about meditation and takes her first step on the road back to perfect abs
Slow, controlled abdominal curls should be done to prevent undue stress on the linea alba (the seam of fibrous tissue which holds the two sheaths of the rectus abdominus together).
The pregnant exerciser: the risks and rewards of a prenatal exercise program

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