The Child's Abdomen Typically Swells with Fluid with the Condition

question 76

True/False

The child's abdomen typically swells with fluid with the condition called stunting.

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Definitions:

Stomach Contractions

The rhythmic contractions of the stomach muscles that mix and propel food through the digestive system.

Erector Spinae

A group of muscles running vertically along the spine that maintain posture and help in the movement of the spine.

Longissimus Capitis

A muscle in the human body, part of the erector spinae muscle group, that extends along the spine and is responsible for head, neck, and spinal movements.

Interspinales

A group of muscles located between the spinous processes of the vertebral column, contributing to spinal stability and posture.