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The rectus abdominis muscle runs vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen (and in some other animals). These are two parallel muscles, separated by a midline band of connective tissue called the linea alba (white line). The rectus abdominis is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, as when doing a "crunch". It also assists with breathing and plays an important role in respiration.
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