MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which set of abdominal muscles are the deepest?
A
External Oblique
B
Internal Oblique
C
Rectus Abdominis
D
Transverse Abdominis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -transversus abdominis – the deepest muscle layer. Its main roles are to stabilise the trunk and maintain internal abdominal pressure. rectus abdominis – slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The transversus abdominis (TrA) muscle is the deepest of the 6 abdominal muscles. It extends between the ribs and the pelvis, wrapping around the trunk from front to back. The fibers of this muscle run horizontally, similar to a back support belt.

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