Canine Pelvic Limb -> Intrinsic Muscles Flashcards
what are the actions of the cranial tibial muscle of the crus?
flex tarsus
lateral paw rotation
what nerve innervates the cranial tibial muscle?
depp peroneal n.
what are the actions of the long digital extensor muscle of the crus?
flex tarsus
extend digits
what nerve innervates the long digital extensor muscle?
deep peroneal n.
what are the actions of the peroneus longus muscle of the crus?
flex tarsus
medial paw rotation
what nerve innervates the peroneus longus muscle?
common peroneal n.
what nerve innervates the lateral digital extensor muscle?
superficial peroneal n.
what is the gastrocnemius a major component of?
common calcaneon tendon
what are the actions of the gastrocnemius muscle of the crus?
tarsus extension
stifle flexion
what nerve innervates the gastrocnemius muscle?
tibial n.
the gastocnemius m. has a ___ bone at origin
sesamoid
what are the actions of the superficial digital flexor muscle of the crus?
stifle flexion
tarsus extension
flex first 2 digital joints
what nerve innervates the superficial digital flexor muscle?
tibial n.
what are the actions of the deep digital flexor muscle of the crus?
extend tarsus
flex digits
what nerve innervates the deep digital flexor muscle?
tibial n.
what are the two heads of the deep digital flexor muscle?
medial digital flexor
lateral digital flexor
what are the actions of the popliteus muscle of the crus?
medial rotation of leg
what nerve innervates the popliteus muscle?
tibial n.
the popliteus m. has a ___ bone at origin
popliteal sesamoid
what are the major component of the common calcaneon tendon? (* for two major components)
*gastrocnemius m.
*superficial digital flexor m.
bicep femoris m.
semitendinosus m.
gracilis m.
what is ruptured if there is digital flexion but the hock of a dog is dropped?
gastrocnemius m.
(intact superficial digital flexor m.)
what is ruptured if digits are relaxed but the hock of a dog is dropped?
gastocnemius & superficial digital flexor muscles
