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A young athlete after rigorous training and strict diet control develops 'washboard stomach'. Which of the following structure mark its lateral border ?

A
Linea alba
B
Linea semilunaris
C
Linea semicircularis
D
Transversalis fascia
High-Yield Explanation
* "Washboard stomach" refers to very strong,well-definedabdominalmuscles. * Its lateral border is marked by linea semilunaris which is a curved line along the lateral border of the rectus abdominis. * Linea semicircularis (Arcuate line) defines the lower limit of the posterior layer of the rectus sheath * Linea alba is a tendinous median raphe between the two rectus abdominis muscles. * The falx inguinalis (conjoint tendon) is formed by aponeuroses of the internal oblique and transverse abdominal muscles

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