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An anatomical illustration of the human torso highlighting the muscles of the abdominal wall, with labeled structures including the deltoid, pectoralis major, serratus anterior, latissimus dorsi, external and internal oblique, rectus abdominis, and associated connective tissues.

Detailed anatomical illustration of the human abdominal wall from an anterior view, showing labeled muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, nerves, fascia, and the diaphragm at the top, with the urinary bladder at the bottom.

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