Extrinsic Muscles of the canine forelimb Flashcards
Extrinsic muscles originate on the trunk & neck, attaching on the thoracic limb, forming the attachment of the forelimbs to the trunk known as…
Synsarcosis
Name all the cranial muscles.
- Trapezius m.
- Omotransversarius m.
- Brachiocephalicus m.
Name the innervation of the cranial muscles.
Accessory n.
State the action(s) of the cranial muscles.
Raise/advance limb
Name all the caudal muscles.
- Latissimus dorsi m.
Name the innervation of the caudal muscles.
Thoracodorsal n.
State the action(s) of the caudal muscles.
Retracts limb
Name all the dorsal muscles.
Rhomboideus muscles
Name the innervation of the dorsal muscles.
Brachial plexus nn.
State the action(s) of the dorsal muscles.
Raises/adduct the limb
Name all the ventral muscles.
- Superficial pectoral m.
- Deep pectoral m.
Name the innervation of the ventral muscles.
- Pectoral nn.
State the action(s) of the ventral muscles.
- Adduct limbs
- Acts as sling
Name all the medial muscles.
Serratus ventralis m.
Name the innervation of the medial muscles.
Long thoracic n.
