Describe the action of the external oblique.
A)contraction expands thoracic cavity,compresses abdominopelvic cavity
B)compresses abdomen,depresses ribs,flexes or bends spine
C)depresses ribs,flexes vertebral column
D)elevates ribs or flex neck
E)extends vertebral column

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The external oblique, which is a flat, broad muscle on each side of the abdomen, when contracted, compresses the abdomen, depresses the ribs, and flexes or bends the spine.

Describe the Action of the External Oblique