Anatomy I- Canine Pelvic Limb Muscle Actions Flashcards
Sartorius (Cranial Head)
Extends Stifle, flexes hip
Sartorius (Caudal Head)
Flexes Stifle, Flexes hip
Superficial Gluteal
Extends hip, Abducts the limb
Middle Gluteal
Extends hip, Abducts the limb
Deep Gluteal
Extends hip, Abducts the limb
Tensor Fascia Latae
Flexes hip, Extends Stifle, Abducts the limb
Semitendinosus
Extends hip, Flexes Stifle, Extends Tarsus
Semimembranosus (Cranial Head)
Extends Stifle
Semimembranosus (Caudal Head)
Flexes Stifle
Biceps Femoris
Extends hip, flexes and extends stifle, extends tarsus, abducts limb.
Piriformis
Extends hip, flexes stifle
Internal Obturator
Laterally rotates femur
Caudal Crural Abductor
abducts limb, flexes stifle ( helps with leg lifting for urination)
Gemelli
Laterally rotates femur
Quadratus Femoris
Extends hip, Laterally rotates femur