transversalis fascia


trans·ver·sa·lis fas·ci·a

[TA] the lining fascia of the anterolateral abdominal wall, between the inner surface of the abdominal musculature, specifically the transverse abdominal muscle, and the peritoneum. Synonym(s): fascia transversalis [TA]

trans·ver·sa·lis fas·ci·a

(trans'vĕr-sā'lis fash'ē-ă) [TA] The lining fascia of the abdominal cavity, between the inner surface of the abdominal musculature and the peritoneum.

transversalis fascia

A thin membrane forming the peritoneal surface of the transversus muscle and its aponeurosis.