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Part of the
Abs
muscle group
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| Location |
The front of the lower torso; the belly |
| Action |
Bends the waist forwards |
| Notes |
The rectus abdominis is a pair of muscles that run vertically at the front of the abdomen, separated by a band of connective tissue called the linea alba. The vertical linea alba, along with horizontal tendinous intersections within the muscles, give the "six-pack" appearance of the abs. |
Muscles in this group
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