exam 2: Feline pelvic limb and axis

Question 1

Pelvis of the cat is _____________, in comparison to the dog
which is more flared

The cat pelvis is described to have a ____________ shape

Answer 1

straight and narrow
Rectangle

Question 2

Vertebral bodies (lumbar) are more ___________ in the cat in comparison to the dog

Answer 2

elongated

Question 3

T/F there is no sacrotuberous ligament in the cat

Answer 3

true

Question 4

T/F No nuchal ligament in the cat

Answer 4

true

Question 5

In the cat, the ribs do not extend as far dorsally as in the dog, allowing for a ________________________-

Answer 5

less obstructed view of the intervertebral foramina.

Question 6

T/F The vertebral length to height is larger in cats in comparison to most dogs

Answer 6

true

Question 7

what is different about the Gluteofemoralis m. (a.k.a., caudofemoralis m.) in the cat

Answer 7

Acts mainly to move the tail from side-to-side (lateral flexion)

Question 8

what is significant about the Adductor longus m. in the cat

Answer 8

distinct and is often confused
as the pectineus m

Question 9

The pectineus m. is located deep to the femoral vessels in the cat and is not at the caudal aspect of the ____________ as in the dog

Answer 9

femoral triangle

Question 10

significance about the Soleus m. in the cat?

Contributes to what muscle group?

Answer 10

Contributes to the triceps surae muscle group, along with the two
heads of the gastrocnemius m

Question 11

T/ F Linea alba is broader in the cat.

Answer 11

true

Question 12

The gluteofemoralis is an _______muscle in the cat but is fused with the biceps femoris m. in the dog.

Answer 12

isolated

Question 13

This muscle is equivalent to the part of the biceps femoris
m. in the dog that inserts on the patella.

Answer 13

gluteofemoralis

Question 14

In the cat, there is a ___________ muscle group, consisting of the
medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle and the
soleus muscle.

Answer 14

triceps surae

Question 15

the soleus muscle can be seen ______ and_______ to the lateral
head of the gastrocnemius muscle.

Answer 15

lateral, deep

Question 16

As a component of the common calcanean tendon, the conjoined tendon of the triceps surae inserts on the calcanean tuber along with the conjoined tendon of what 4 things

Answer 16

1. semitendinosus
2. gracilis mm.
3. calcanean tendon of the biceps femoris m.
4. tendon of the superficial digital flexor m

Question 17

Loss of innervation (nerve supply) to the muscles that contribute to the core components of the calcanean tendon (triceps surae, SDF) can result in a ____________

Answer 17

plantigrade stance

Question 18

plantigrade stance is common with tibial nerve damage subsequent of

Answer 18

diabetes (diabetic neuropathy)

Question 19

When performing midline celiotomy, properly identifying the linea alba and avoiding para-median abdominal wall incisions are key to avoiding incising the _________________________

Answer 19

rectus abdominal muscle