A fibrous midline raphe extending vertically along the anterior abdominal wall from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis, formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles.
A fibrous midline raphe extending vertically along the anterior abdominal wall from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis, formed by the aponeuroses of the abdominal muscles.
Vertical midline fibrous band running down the center of the anterior abdominal wall.
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Ligaments and cartilage bind skeletal elements together and cushion articular surfaces.
Tendons and aponeuroses (like the calcaneal tendon and linea alba) anchor skeletal muscles to bones and midline fascia.