Muscles with Fibers That Run Parallel to the Long Axis

Question

Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called
A) lateralis.
B) transversus.
C) rectus.
D) obliquus.
E) medialis.

Accepted Answer

Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called rectus muscles. This includes muscles like the rectus abdominis and rectus femoris. Lateralis, transversus, obliquus, and medialis all refer to muscles with fibers that run in different directions.