Muscles that compress the abdominal wall include the
A) erector spinae and diaphragm
B) diaphragm and external intercostals
C) rectus abdominis and diaphragm
D) internal oblique and rectus abdominis
E) diaphragm and transversus abdominis

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The internal oblique and rectus abdominis are both muscles that compress the abdominal wall. The diaphragm and other muscles listed are involved in respiration or back extension but do not compress the abdominal wall.

Muscles That Compress the Abdominal Wall Include the