9 Questions
Which muscles form a strip extending the length of the midline of the abdomen?
Rectus abdominis
Which muscles are joined at the midline by a tendinous seam called the linea alba?
Rectus abdominis
Which part of the body borders the abdomen in the back?
Vertebral column and paravertebral muscles
What forms the border of the abdomen in the back?
Vertebral column and paravertebral muscles
Which muscles are joined at the midline by the linea alba in the abdomen?
Rectus abdominis
What is the function of the linea alba in the abdomen?
Structural support
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
To separate the cell from its surroundings and control passage of substances
What is responsible for controlling passage across the cellular membrane?
Transport proteins
What characteristic is exhibited by the plasma membrane to allow some substances to cross more easily than others?
Selective permeability
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the abdomen, including the muscles, tendons, and structures that form this important body cavity.
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