Which of the following muscles has fibers on a transverse plane?
A) Rectus abdominis
B) External oblique
C) Transverse abdominis
D) Internal intercostals

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The transverse abdominis muscle is named for the orientation of its fibers, which run horizontally across the abdomen on a transverse plane. This muscle is deep to the external oblique muscle and helps to compress the abdominal contents. The rectus abdominis muscle has fibers that run vertically, the external oblique muscle has fibers that run obliquely, and the internal intercostals are muscles between the ribs and do not have fibers on a transverse plane.

Which of the Following Muscles Has Fibers on a Transverse