During abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba. Discuss the location of the linea alba, the muscle that has been cut, and any impairment to mobility the patient may experience
What will be an ideal response?
The linea alba is a line of connective tissue along the midline of the abdomen. The linea alba separates the left and right rectus abdominis muscles. These superficial muscles run the length of the anterior abdominal area. The rectus abdominis muscle is a powerful flexor of the trunk, so a patient whose rectus abdominis has been cut may experience difficulty bending over or sitting up.
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