MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Functions of the anterolateral muscles of the abdomen
A
They form a firm and dilatable support for the anterolateral wall of the abdomen.
B
Compress abdominal contents to maintain or increase intra-abdominal pressure, opposing the diaphragm
C
They move the trunk and help maintain posture.
D
support the pubic bones
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main functions of the anterolateral abdominal muscles include the stabilization of the vertebral column, movement of the trunk, and the tensioning of the abdominal wall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Internal abdominal obliques. These muscles are underneath your external abdominal obliques. They also run diagonally and form a ā€œVā€ shape, but this ā€œVā€ points up towards your head. Like their external counterparts, these muscles help you rotate your trunk and bend your body from side to side.

Detailed explanation-3: -Core stability muscles, or postural muscles, are the deep muscles in your abdomen, pelvis and back. They act as a corset or scaffolding holding you together rather than moving your trunk. It is important to have good postural muscles to help maintain a good posture.

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