Muscles Of The Trunk

Question 1

In the male, the _______ ______ makes up the bulk of the chest muscles. In the female, this muscle lies under the breast.

Answer 1

Pectoralis major

Question 2

The ________ ________ and _________ ________ muscles are found in the abdomen.

Answer 2

External oblique and internal oblique.

Question 3

The external oblique muscles flex and rotate the _____________ and ___________ and compress the _____________.

Answer 3

Vertebral column and they also flex the torso and compression the abdomen.

Question 4

The internal oblique muscles flex the _______, support the __________ ________, help _______, and rotate the spine.

Answer 4

Spine, abdominal contents, breathe.

Question 5

The _______ __________ helps flex the trunk, assists in breathing, and supports the spine.

Answer 5

Rectus abdominis

Question 6

The ________ _________ is located on the side of the abdomen. This core muscle is engaged when a person laughs or coughs.

Answer 6

Transverse abdominis