| Tendinous intersection | |
|---|---|
 Rectus abdominis | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | intersectiones tendineae musculi recti abdominis |
| TA98 | A04.0.00.046 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The rectus abdominis muscle is crossed by three fibrous bands called the tendinous intersections or tendinous inscriptions. One is usually situated at the level of the umbilicus, one at the extremity of the xiphoid process, and the third about midway between the two.
These intersections pass transversely or obliquely across the muscle; they rarely extend completely through its substance and may pass only halfway across it; they are intimately adherent in front to the sheath of the muscle.
Sometimes one or two additional intersections, generally incomplete, are present below the umbilicus.