Extrinsic Muscles of the Thoracic Limb Flashcards
Descending Superficial Pectoral Muscle ORIGIN
1st sternebra
descending superficial pectoral muscle INSERTION
crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
transverse superficial pectoral muscle ORIGIN
first 2 or 3 sternebra
transverse superficial pectoral muscle INSERTION
crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
superficial pectorals ACTION
adduct the limb when not weight bearing; prevent abduction of the limb when weight bearing
deep pectoral muscle ORIGIN
ventral part of the sternum; fibrous raphe of muscles (deep abdominal fascia at caudal end of sternum)
deep pectoral INSERTION
muscle and tendon mainly at lesser tubercle of the humerus’ aponeurosis to greater tubercle and crest; caudal part: medial brachial fascia
deep pectoral ACTION
pull trunk cranially, when not bearing weight, draw limb caudally and flex shoulder joint – abduct limb
braciocephalicus PARTS
cleidobrachialis (caudal) , cleidocephalicis (cranial) (cleidomastoideus, cleidocervialis), clavicular intersection (middle)
cleidobrachialis ORIGIN
(movable) clavicular intersection
cleidobrachialis INSERTION
distal end of the caudal border of the humerus
cleidocervicalis ORIGIN
clavicular intersection
cleidocervicalis INSERTION
cranial half of mid dorsal raphe, nuchal crest of occipital bone
cleidomastoideus ORIGIN
clavicular intersection
cleidomastoideus INSERTION
mastoid process on the temporal bone of the skull
brachiocephalicus ACTION
advance limb, extend shoulder joint, draw head and neck to the side