True or False? The core muscles stabilize and protect the spine.

This is true. That's why people should work out more to strengthen the muscles on the back because these support the spine and the spine is very fragile. If you have weak back muscles you can suffer injury more easily from things like lifting heavy stuff or moving furniture around your house. It's important to keep them strong.

Answer Link

victoronyino victoronyino · Answer 2 · 2019-07-17T07:38:58+02:00

I believe the correct answer is TRUE

Explanation:

The spine is located in the back of the body and is comprised of bones grouped into the cervical vertebrae, the thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae and sacral vertebrae sometimes including the coccyx as a separate entity. All these spinal bones attach to muscles via caritallages. The core muscles protect and stabilize movement of these bones that form the spine. They are abdominal muscles in the abdominal region of the body. They are either deep or superficial.

Further Explanation:

The core muscles that attach ro and stabilize the spine are:

1. Transverse abdominis

It is found under the the oblique muscles and is considered to be the deepest muscles of the abdomen. It forms a special wrapping around the lower spine protecting it and also stabilizing it.

2. Internal abdominal oblique

It sits below the external oblique muscles and runs unparallel to the external oblique muscles. Its function is the same as the transverse abdominis.

3. Rectus abdominis

Also called the famous "six pack." It is found in the anterior side of the abdomen and is divided into six sections. It is a tough muscle that protects the spine anteriorly and also stabilizes it. It also stabilizes the spine.

4. External abdominal oblique

Just as its name suggests, it runs in an oblique angle and is found on the sides and the front of the abdomen. It is a superficial muscle. Its functions are the same as the previous muscles.

5. Transverse abdominis

It is found on both sides of the abdomen (left and right)

6. Multifidus

This is a group of muscles attaching to the spinal column vertically

7. Pelvic floor

They are located in the pelvic region and control the opening of the vagina, the urethra and the anus and also stabilizing and protecting the lower region of the spine (Sacral region)

8. Diaphragm

This is a special core muscle that is used in breathing and also seprates organs in the thoracic region. It functions like all the preciding core muscles.

Learn More:

https://brainly.com/question/1842014
https://brainly.com/question/1822240
https://brainly.com/question/12166165
https://brainly.com/question/4220349

Level: High School

Subject: Biology

Topic: Anatomy