QUIZ 4 Sem 2, Massage, Version A

Which abdominal muscle creates the “washboard” look?

• rectus abdominis

• external oblique

• internal oblique

• transverse abdominis

Which abdominal muscle runs vertically from the rib cage to the pubic crest?

• rectus abdominis

• external oblique

• internal oblique

• transverse abdominis

Which movement of the vertebral column would shorten the fibers of the rectus abdominis?

• extension

• rotation to the opposite side

• lateral flexion to the same side

• flexion

What is the origin of the rectus abdominis?

• anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)

• pubic line of pelvis

• superior ramus of the ischium

• pubic crest, pubic symphysis

Which is the insertion of the rectus abdominis?

• cartilage of 9th – 12th ribs

• xiphoid process and sternum

• the cartilage of the fifth, sixth, and seventh ribs, and the xiphoid process

• sternum

Which of the following is an action of the external oblique?

• rotate vertebral column to the same side

• rotate the vertebral column to the opposite side

• laterally flex the vertebral column to the opposite side

• elevate the hip

Which is a part of the insertion of the internal oblique?

• the external surface of the lower five ribs

• xiphoid process and costal cartilage

• fascia of rectus abdominis

• internal surface of the lower three ribs

Which of the following is an action of the internal oblique?

• extend vertebral column

• rotate the vertebral column to the opposite side

• rotate vertebral column to the same side

• laterally flex the vertebral column to the opposite side

Which is a part of the origin of the transverse abdominis?

• internal surface of the lower six ribs

• external surface of the lower eight ribs

• superior ramus of the pubis

• costal cartilage of the lower eight ribs

Which of the following is an action of the transverse abdominis?

• flex the vertebral column

• compress abdominal contents

• laterally flex the vertebral column

• rotate the vertebral column to the same side