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Muscles > Waist > Abs > Rectus abdominis

Part of the Abs muscle group
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