Which of the Following Muscles Compresses the Abdomen

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen?

• A) diaphragm and intercostals
• B) external oblique and latissimus dorsi
• C) rectus abdominis and pectoralis major
• D) transverse abdominis
• E) external oblique, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis

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Definitions:

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Set Point

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Metabolic Rate

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