Caudal Muscles of the Thigh Flashcards
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Q
semitendonosis
A
O: ischiatic tuberosity
I: proximal tibia and tuber calcanei
A: extend coxal joint; bearing weight - extend stifle joint; not bearing weight - flex stifle joint; extend tarsal joints
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biceps femoris
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O: ischiatic tuberosity and sacrotuberous ligament (not in feline)
I: patella, cranial tibia, and tuber calcanei all via an extensive aponeurosis
A: abduct limb; extend coxal joint; bearing weight - extend stifle joint; not bearing weight - flex stifle joint; extend tarsal joints
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semimembranosus
A
O: ischiatic tuberosity
I: distal femur and proximal tibia
A: extend coxal joint; bearing weight - extend stifle joint; not bearing weight - flex stifle joint
