exam 2: Feline thoracic limb Flashcards
what is different about the clavicle in the cat?
Bony clavicle is present in the cat, but is “floating”
what are differences (2) regarding the acromion on the scapula in the cat
Acromion – distal continuation from the spine
▪ Hamate process (derived from Latin term hamulus, which means “little hook”)
▪ Suprahamate process
Is there a distinct serrated face on the scapula of a cat
A distinct serrated face is not present in the cat
Serratus ventralis muscle attaches along the entire _________ border of the scapula, with only a small portion attaching at the _________aspect of the cranial angle
dorsal
medial
skeletal difference of the humerus in a cat
Supracondylar foramen
▪ Medially located
▪ Site of passage for brachial artery and median nerve
skeletal difference of the radius in a cat
Articular circumference of the radial head is more extensive
skeletal difference of digits in a cat
Distal phalanx position when claw is retracted is axial or abaxial to
middle phalanx
Scapula of cat: suprahamate process is the distal attachment site of what 2 muscles
trapezius m.
omotransversarius m.
Scapula of cat: Hamate process is the origin of what muscle
deltoideus m. (acromial part
what is different about the superficial pectoral muscle in a cat
Descending part has 2 parts
more superficial part= pectoantebrachialis m
what is the difference about the deep pectoral muscle in the cat
There is a caudal part that is distinct in the cat referenced as the xiphihumeralis m
what is different about the latissimus dorsi muscle in the cat
Very broad in the cat in comparison to the dog
is the Brachioradialis m. well-developed in the cat?
yes
what is significant about the Extensor carpi radialis m in the cat
2 parts in the cat
▪ Extensor carpi radialis longus
▪ Extensor carpi radialis brevis
