The rectus abdominis muscle is anchored transversely by attachment to the anterior layer of the rectus sheath by which of the following structures?

(A) pubic tubercle
(B) xiphoid process
(C) linea alba
(D) tendinous intersections
(E) umbilicus


Ans: (D) tendinous intersections

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