Rectus sheath

Rectus sheath
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Identifiers
Latinvagina musculi recti abdominis
TA98A04.5.01.003
TA22359
FMA9587
Anatomical terminology

The rectus sheath (also called the rectus fascia) is a tough fibrous compartment formed by the aponeuroses of the transverse abdominal muscle, and the internal and external oblique muscles. It contains the rectus abdominis and pyramidalis muscles, as well as vessels and nerves.

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