The transversus abdominis muscle inserts onto the xiphoid process, which is a small bone that hangs down from the bottom of your breastbone, the linea alba, which is a tendon that runs vertically from ...

In a TRAM flap reconstruction, the contralateral rectus abdominis is transferred along with overlying skin and fat to create a breast mound. This procedure yields a flatter abdominal contour but ...

The following is a summary of “Utilizing Preoperative Rectus Sheath Blocks to Decrease Opioid Administration during Pediatric Umbilical Hernia Repair,” published in the February 2025 issue of ...

Say goodbye to basic crunches and hello to three muscle-torching crunch variations to build core strength. For this workout, you just need one of the best yoga mats and a resistance band or loop ...

The dissection was continued in this space until we reached its lateral limit (the lateral margin of the rectus sheath). Another vertical incision was made on the superior of the right hernial margin ...

Myelin is an insulating layer of lipids and proteins surrounding nerves. Myelin damage can cause problems with the nerves’ ability to send and receive electrical messages. Inflammatory disorders ...