AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582
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Muscles at the front of the trunk between the ribs and pelvis that help bend and turn the trunk and stabilise the core.
Revise: Major musclesThe abdominals are at the front of the trunk between the ribs and pelvis. They help bend and turn the trunk and stabilise the body's core. For example, they help control the trunk during a sit-up or a turning movement.
- Revise: Mechanics of breathing
Muscles of the abdomen that contract during forced expiration in exercise, helping pull the rib cage down more quickly.