Answer:
Option b is the correct option==> compression of the abdomen to assist in forced expiration.
Explanation:
Before we reach the region of internal obliques, we have the pectoral major and rectus abdominis or abdominal muscle. Going down a bit we will reach the external obliques and then the internal obliques. The internal obliques which is from the nerves such as iliohypogastric nerve has many functions to make the body to be in a good condition, few of the functions are; supporting forced respiration and abdominal wall.