He has contributed to the idea, design, drafting and revision of the manuscript. Øivind Schive, specialty registrar. The author has completed the ICMJE form and declares no conflicts of interest. He ...

The term "core" often refers to a variety of muscles around the centre of your body: 'TVA' (transverse abdominis), rectus abdominis, obliques, pelvic muscles, and even the muscles of your lower ...

Core strength is essential for overall body stability, pain-free movement ... challenge your entire core and train the obliques, rectus abdominis (the top layer of your ab muscles, also known ...

Median line can be steadily and tension free sutured with slow resorbable stitches since ... may be an independent risk factor for perineal hernia formation 2. Rectus abdominis muscle flaps have the ...

Diastasis recti is the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, commonly known as the "six-pack" muscles, along the midline of your stomach. “There is a fascial or soft tissue connection at ...

Muscles used: Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Transverse Abdominis, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Gluteus Maximus. “The Tango is known for its dramatic intensity and sharp movements ...

Rectus abdominis flap coverage of high-risk perineal wounds following extirpative pelvic procedures can result in improved perineal outcomes. However, rectus abdominis flap harvest has morbidity ...

We're here to explain the difference if the terminology feels confusing. “Abs” refers to the rectus abdominis muscles that run down the front of your stomach and create the six-pack look we ...

Abstract: To report the method of resection of advanced tongue cancer and reconstruction using free rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap through extraoral approach and analyze its clinic effect.

Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all of your major core muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques and ...

can also be used as a pedicle flap (transverse rectus abdominis muscle or TRAM flap). But this has been largely replaced by its free flap version, where the muscle can be totally or partially saved.