Questions: Identify the muscle A) External intercostals B) External obliques C) Pectoralis major D) Rectus abdominis E) Scalene

Transcript text: Identify the muscle A) External intercostals B) External obliques C) Pectoralis major D) Rectus abdominis E) Scalene

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Identify the muscle in the image

The image shows a diagram of the human torso with various muscles labeled. The arrow is pointing to a specific muscle in the abdominal region.

Step 2: Analyze the options provided

The options given are: A) External intercostals B) External obliques C) Pectoralis major D) Rectus abdominis E) Scalene AB) Serratus posterior superior BC) Serratus posterior inferior CD) Sternocleidomastoid DE) Transversus abdominis

Step 3: Match the muscle with the correct option

The muscle indicated by the arrow is located in the central part of the abdomen, characterized by its segmented appearance. This muscle is the Rectus abdominis.