Which of the Following Muscles Compresses the Abdomen

Question

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

Accepted Answer

The external oblique, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis muscles are all involved in compressing the abdomen. These muscles work together to decrease the volume of the abdominal cavity, which is essential for various functions such as forced expiration, defecation, and childbirth.