Diastasis recti - not a true hernia, a separation or the two rectus abdominus muscles. No clinical significance. Epigastric - small, midline protrusion through a defect in the linea alba located between the xiphoid process and umbilicus. Bowel sounds are widely transmitted throughout the abdomen. Listening in one spot is usually sufficient.
Normal sounds are due to peristaltic activity.
A pregressice wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body. Normal sounds consist of clicks and gurgles. Hypoactive bowel sounds are less than 3-4 sounds a minute. Borborygmus - is the medical term for stomach growling. This is due to prolonged episodes of hyperperistalsis.