tendinous intersections of rectus abdominis

tendinous intersections of rectus abdominis

[TA] usually three but occasionally four transverse fibrous bands or partial bands occurring at intervals as interruptions of the fleshy, contractile portions of the rectus abdominis muscle; they usually occur at and superior to the umbilicus. Synonym(s): intersectiones tendineae musculi recti abdominis [TA]