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A large group of muscles in the front of the abdomen that assists in the regular breathing movement and supports the muscles of the spine while lifting and keeping abdominal organs such as the intestines in place. Abdominal muscles play a key role in exercises such as "sit-ups." They are informally called the "abs".
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∙ 15y agoIt is one of the antagonist muscles to the erector spinae.
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∙ 11y agotenses abdominal wall and compresses abdominal contents
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∙ 13y agoThe rectus abdominus is muscle group in your abdomen. They are frequently refered to as one's "abs." More specifically, they are in the center of your torso, and run vertically.
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∙ 11y agotrunk flexion
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Which organ system is rectus abdominus in?
The rectus abdonimis is part of the muscular system.
What type of muscle tissue allows you to direct your eyeballs?
Skeletal muscle is the type that allows you to direct your eyeballs. Skeletal muscle is the only type that can be consciously controlled.
What is the scientific name for abs?
rectus abdominis muscle
What are some belly muscles?
Transversus Abdominus & Rectus Abdominus
What is the location of the rectus abdominus relative to the vertebrae?
The rectus abdominus is the abdominal wall muscles in the front of the abdomen, and has nothing to do with the vertebrae which are in the back.
A major spine flexor?
Rectus Abdominus
Which organ system is rectus abdominus in?
The rectus abdonimis is part of the muscular system.
What are your abdominal muscles?
rectus abdominus are central to your stomach
Muscle that is being develped when you do sit ups is what muscle?
Rectus abdominus Internal and external obliques Transversus abdominus.
The name means straight muscle of the abdomen?
Rectus abdominis
Major spine flexor?
Rectus Abdominus (your six-pack muscle)
Which muscle is highlighted below?
If your options are Latissimus doris Rectus abdominus Biceps brachii Obliques Then the correct answer is Rectus abdominus
Function of Xiphoid process?
It provides an attachment point for the rectus abdominus muscle.
What muscle depresses rib and stabilize pelvis during walking?
rectus abdominus
What 2 muscles are contracted when you forcibly exhale?
internal intercostals and rectus abdominus
