These abdominal muscles are responsible for giving me my "six-pack." They also stabilize my pelvis when walking. They are the ___________ muscles.

A. quadriceps
B. internal intercostal
C. triceps femoris
D. rectus abdominis


Answer: D. rectus abdominis

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