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Which muscles form a strip extending the length of the midline of the abdomen?
Which muscles form a strip extending the length of the midline of the abdomen?
- Internal oblique
- External oblique
- Rectus abdominis (correct)
- Transversus abdominis
Which muscles are joined at the midline by a tendinous seam called the linea alba?
Which muscles are joined at the midline by a tendinous seam called the linea alba?
- Transversus abdominis
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
- Rectus abdominis (correct)
Which part of the body borders the abdomen in the back?
Which part of the body borders the abdomen in the back?
- Lower rib cage and abdominal muscles
- Diaphragm
- Brim of the pelvis
- Vertebral column and paravertebral muscles (correct)
What forms the border of the abdomen in the back?
What forms the border of the abdomen in the back?
Which muscles are joined at the midline by the linea alba in the abdomen?
Which muscles are joined at the midline by the linea alba in the abdomen?
What is the function of the linea alba in the abdomen?
What is the function of the linea alba in the abdomen?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
What is the main function of the plasma membrane?
What is responsible for controlling passage across the cellular membrane?
What is responsible for controlling passage across the cellular membrane?
What characteristic is exhibited by the plasma membrane to allow some substances to cross more easily than others?
What characteristic is exhibited by the plasma membrane to allow some substances to cross more easily than others?
Flashcards
Rectus abdominis
Rectus abdominis
A muscle group running along the midline of the abdomen.
Linea alba
Linea alba
A tendinous seam joining rectus abdominis muscles.
Abdomen border (back)
Abdomen border (back)
Vertebral column and paravertebral muscles.
Plasma membrane function
Plasma membrane function
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Selective permeability
Selective permeability
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Transport proteins
Transport proteins
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Abdominal muscle function
Abdominal muscle function
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Plasma membrane
Plasma membrane
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Linea Alba function
Linea Alba function
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