Linea alba

(anatomy) A tendinous ridge extending in the median line of the abdomen from the pubis to the xiphoid process and formed by the blending of aponeuroses of the oblique and transverse muscles of the abdomen.

The narrow tendinous area extending from the xiphoid process of the sternum to the pubic symphysis in the centre of the abdominal wall onto which the transversus abdominus and part of the external and internal oblique muscles insert.

A fibrous band that runs vertically along the center of the anterior abdominal wall and receives the attachments of the oblique and transverse abdominal muscles. Also called white line.

Linea alba can refer to:

• Linea alba (abdomen)
• Linea alba (teeth)
• Linea alba (cheek)

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