What does retromuscular mean?
Retromuscular means (anatomy) Behind a muscle.
Retromuscular
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(anatomy) Behind a muscle.
Example Sentences
The posterior rectus sheaths are reapproximated in the midline, and the mesh is placed in the retromuscular space and fixed to the abdominal wall with sutures. 69, 70 This technique is an important addition to the armamentarium of surgeons undertaking abdominal wall reconstructions and represents the gold standard of open repair according to the American Hernia Society.
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When Should You Use Retromuscular?
Use retromuscular when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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How do you use retromuscular in a sentence?
The posterior rectus sheaths are reapproximated in the midline, and the mesh is placed in the retromuscular space and fixed to the abdominal wall with sutures. 69, 70 This technique is an important addition to the armamentarium of surgeons undertaking abdominal wall reconstructions and represents the gold standard of open repair according to the American Hernia Society.
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