What Is the Transverse Abdominis Muscle? First, a quick anatomy lesson. The transverse abdominis is one of the four major abdominal muscles, says Alyssa Parten, PhD(c), MS, CSCS, a NSCA-certified ...
Whether a midline or transverse incision is used in abdominal surgery depends mainly on the disease, anatomy and potential effects on wound healing, pain and postoperative complications.