Tendinous intersections

Definition

Tendinous intersections are bands of connective tissue that transect the muscle fibers of certain muscles, notably the rectus abdominis in the abdominal wall. These intersections segment the muscle into multiple parts, giving it a segmented appearance.

Related terms

Rectus Abdominis:

A long muscle of the anterior abdominal wall that helps in flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvis and lower back.

Connective Tissue:

The fibrous tissue that binds together, supports, and strengthens other body tissues such as muscles and organs.

Flexion:

A bending movement around a joint in a limb (like the knee or elbow) that decreases the angle between the bones of the limb at the joint