A long, vertical muscle of the anterior abdomen that extends from the pubic crest and symphysis to the xiphoid process andribs 5–7, functioning primarily to flex thetrunk, stabilize the pelvis, and increase intra-abdominal pressure.
A long, vertical muscle of the anterior abdomen that extends from the pubic crest and symphysis to the xiphoid process andribs 5–7, functioning primarily to flex thetrunk, stabilize the pelvis, and increase intra-abdominal pressure.