1. It inserts into the linea alba behind the rectus abdominis. 2. In humans linea alba runs from the xiphoid process to the pubic symphysis. 3. Its fibers are extremely longitudinal, on each side of the linea alba . 4. The linea alba and then the subcutaneous layer are closed with resorbable suture material. 5. The rectus abdominis on each side of the linea alba stands out in muscular people. 6. Its linea alba ( via aponeurosis ), and its action is the compression of abdominal contents. 7. This aponeurosis formed from fibres from either side of the external oblique decussates at the linea alba . 8. The rectus abdominis muscle is divided down the middle by the tendinous line called the linea alba . 9. It originates at the pubic bone and is inserted into the linea alba halfway up to the navel. 10. In infants, they typically result from a minor defect of the linea alba between the rectus abdominis muscles.
