Stretch reflexes in the rectus abdominis muscle in man [PDF]
The spinal reflex circuitry of the rectus abdominis (RA) muscle in man was investigated by the application of a mechanical tap to the muscle. Electromyographic recordings were made in ten healthy subjects, performing a series of manoeuvres, using pairs of surface electrodes placed bilaterally.
Myriknas, S E, Beith, I D, Harrison, P J
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Free muscle sparing vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
Introduction: Abdominal region is a unique donor area in the reconstructive surgery to provide numerous flaps. The aim of this study is to show effectivity of the free vertical rectus abdominis muscle (VRAM) flap in the complex wounds reconstruction ...
Said Algan +3 more
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Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall of a Chronically Infected Postoperative Wound with a Rectus Abdominis Myofascial Splitting Flap [PDF]
BackgroundIf a chronically infected abdominal wound develops, complications such as peritonitis and an abdominal wall defect could occur. This could prolong the patient's hospital stay and increase the possibility of re-operation or another infection as ...
Sung Kyu Bae +4 more
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Measurement of superficial and deep abdominal muscle thickness: an ultrasonography study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Real-time ultrasound imaging is a valid method in the field of rehabilitation. The ultrasound imaging allows direct visualization for real-time study of the muscles as they contract over the time.
Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban +5 more
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Introduction: Very little attention has been paid to muscle architecture in the Sub-Saharan African environment, and the rectus abdominis muscle, being a stabilising agent in the trunk, should not be left out.
Ogugua Augustine Egwu +3 more
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Digital dissection of the model organism Xenopus laevis using contrast-enhanced computed tomography [PDF]
The African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, is one of the most widely used model organisms in biological research. However, the most recent anatomical description of X. laevis was produced nearly a century ago.
Ahn +62 more
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Effect of hip abduction angle on trunk muscle activation during plank exercise
Background and objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of hip joint abduction an-gle change on trunk muscle activities during plank exercise.
Min-Kyu Kim, Seong-Gil Kim
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The pyramidalis-anterior pubic ligament-adductor longus complex (PLAC) and its role with adductor injuries: a new anatomical concept. [PDF]
PURPOSE: Adductor longus injuries are complex. The conflict between views in the recent literature and various nineteenth-century anatomy books regarding symphyseal and perisymphyseal anatomy can lead to difficulties in MRI interpretation and treatment ...
A Cutts +38 more
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Rectus Abdominis Muscle Endometriosis, Case Report and Rewiew of the Literature
We present a case of endometriosis in rectus abdominis muscle diagnosed in a 36 year old woman. The patient was admitted to the general surgery outpatient clinic with a painfull left abdominal mass since teen age.
Semra Doğan +3 more
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Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles is defined according to Beer’s classification: the distance between the straight abdominal muscles greater than 2.2 cm, measured 3 cm above the belly button with relaxed abdomen. The conditions in which it occurs
Danilo Coco, Silvana Leanza
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