The Oblique Muscle And/or Rectus Muscle Do Which of the Following

Question

The oblique muscle and/or rectus muscle do which of the following?
A) rotate the vertebral column
B) compress underlying structures
C) occur in the neck
D) important role in respiratory movements of the ribs
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The oblique and rectus muscles are involved in various functions including rotation of the vertebral column (oblique muscles), compression of underlying structures (both oblique and rectus muscles, such as in the abdomen to maintain posture or during forced expiration), occurrence in the neck (such as the rectus capitis muscles), and playing an important role in respiratory movements of the ribs (such as during forced breathing, where the oblique muscles can help compress the abdominal cavity, pushing up the diaphragm).