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Anterior layer
of rectus sheath

Anterior layer
of
rectus sheath Rectus
abdominis
Tendinous
intersection
External oblique

Anterior
cutaneous
nerves

Ilio-inguinal
nerve
Spermatic cord

Fig. 43◊Anterior abdominal wall. The anterior rectus sheath on the left side has been
reflected laterally.

Fig. 44◊The composition of the rectus sheath shown in transverse section (a) above
the costal margin, (b) above the arcuate line and (c) below the arcuate line.