fascia transversalis
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Related to fascia transversalis: inguinal canal, inguinal hernia, Conjoint tendon, lacunar ligament, Rectus sheath
trans·ver·sa·lis fas·ci·a
[TA]the lining fascia of the anterolateral abdominal wall, between the inner surface of the abdominal musculature, specifically the transverse abdominal muscle, and the peritoneum.
Synonym(s): fascia transversalis [TA]
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fascia transversalis
The fascia located between the perineum and the transversalis muscle. It lines the abdominal cavity.
See also: fascia
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