Which of the Following Muscles Compresses the Abdomen and Helps

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen and helps stabilize the lumbar area?

• A)Sternocleidomastoid
• B)Rectus abdominis
• C)Erector spinae
• D)Transversus abdominis

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