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I think its the Erector Spinae muscles that surround the spine. When these contract you get Bilateral extension of the spine, ie back bend. there fore the Rectus Abs need to softern and lengthen. Am I correct???
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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)
What muscle attaches onto the the cartilage of ribs five through seven?
rectus abdominus muscle
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 is the agonist muscle in an ab crunch during the upwards phase?
Rectus Abdominus
What muscle spans from the ribs to sternum to the pubic bones?
The rectus abdominus is a long, straplike muscle that connects the pubic bones to the rib and sternum.
What abdominal wall muscle pulls thoracic cage toward pelvis?
Rectus abdominus
Which muscle is highlighted below?
If your options are Latissimus doris Rectus abdominus Biceps brachii Obliques Then the correct answer is Rectus abdominus
What is the antagonist muscle of the multifidus?
The antagonist muscle of the multifidus is the rectus abdominis. The rectus abdominis is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine, while the multifidus helps to extend and stabilize the spine.
What are some belly muscles?
Transversus Abdominus & Rectus Abdominus
