In a TRAM flap reconstruction, the contralateral rectus abdominis is transferred along ... The flap is tunneled subcutaneously to the mastectomy defect ( b). The latissimus dorsi muscle is sutured ...

Regarding the anterior abdominal wall, the ab roller targets the rectus abdominis, commonly known as the “six-pack” muscle.

‘Low’ certainty of evidence showed a greater reduction in inter-rectus distance measured at rest and during a head lift following abdominal muscle training compared with no exercise. Evidence on the ...

Background/aim Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is defined as a separation of the 2 muscle bellies of rectus abdominis. To date there is scant knowledge on prevalence, risk factors, and consequences of ...