What Muscles Are Included in the Core Muscles

question 58

Multiple Choice

What muscles are included in the core muscles?

• A) abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis
• B) abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs
• C) abdomen, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs
• D) abdomen, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs

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Definitions:

Tibia

The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, responsible for supporting the majority of the body's weight.

Patella

The patella, commonly known as the kneecap, is a small bone located in front of the knee joint, within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle, and it protects the knee joint.

Frontal

Pertaining to the forehead or the anterior part of the brain.

Maxilla

The upper jaw bone in vertebrates that forms the major portion of the face, involved in forming the boundaries of the mouth and nasal cavity.