Transversus abdominis muscle
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The transversus abdominis muscle (also known as the transverse abdominal muscle) is the deepest of the flat muscles of the anterolateral abdominal wall, with fibers running transversely. Deep to this muscle lies a well-developed fascia, known as the transversalis fascia.