what do people mean when they say that they have a six pack?
2007-07-25 05:40:22 · 9 answers · asked by JennaBee 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If well-defined, the rectus abdominis is colloquially called a "six pack".
The rectus abdominis is a paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen . There are two parallel muscles, separated by a band of connective tissue. It extends from the pubic symphysis inferiorly to the xiphisternum and lower costal cartilages superiorly.
It is contained in the Rectus sheath.
The Rectus is crossed by fibrous bands, three in number, which are named the tendinous inscriptions.
2007-07-25 06:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Fairy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
None of these really explains it. When the abdominal muscles are firm and well defined, they can be seen to be divided into six approximately equal squares. This is because of the banding, as described by Fairy. Hence the term "six pack".
2007-07-25 07:07:10 · answer #2 · answered by mr.perfesser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'six pack' is the appearance of the abdominal muscles when they are toned and defined.
2007-07-25 05:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by arrianna_vt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think of a six-pack of beer laying on its side. Body-builders cherish bulding their abdominal muscles and reducing their body fat so that their abdominal muscles stand out, looking like the six-pack laying on its side.
2007-07-25 07:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rock hard abs.
or a actual six pack of soda/beer
or a pack of 6 wild animals (that is pretty rare).
2007-07-25 06:22:32 · answer #5 · answered by The Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just means they have very muscular abs and sometimes it looks like 6 squares on their belly whenever they flex their muscles.
2007-07-28 08:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rock hard, muscular abdominals
2007-07-25 06:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that the 6muscles in their stomach shows and is defined
2007-07-25 05:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by woodlvtohlp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are referring to their abs. when really toned you can see them
2007-07-25 05:44:01 · answer #9 · answered by lambchop09 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋