Extrinsic Thoracic Limb Muscle Actions Flashcards
1
Q
trapezius
A
elevate shoulder; rotate scapula
2
Q
omotransversarius
A
protract limb
3
Q
rhomboideus cervicis and thoracis
A
raise and protract limb
4
Q
latissimus dorsi
A
retract limb; flex shoulder joint
5
Q
superficial pectorals
A
adduct, protract, and retract limb
6
Q
deep pectorals
A
retract limb; stabilize shoulder joint
7
Q
subclavius
A
stabilize shoulder
8
Q
serratus ventralis
A
suspend trunk
9
Q
cleidomastoideus
A
protract limb
10
Q
cleidooccipitalis
A
protract limb