Forelimb Contd Flashcards

1
Q

Which muscles are responsible to hold the weight of the head and neck?

A

Serratus ventralis
Pectoral muscle

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2
Q

What is the sling muscle when animal is standing?

A

The two Serratus ventralis muscles

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3
Q

Which ligaments control elbow joint rom?

A

Medial and lateral collateral ligaments

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4
Q

Which accessory holds the tendon of biceps in place at the origin?

A

Transverse numeral retinaculum

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5
Q

What is flexor manica?

A

The Superficial digital flexor tendon envelops the deep digital flexor tendon palmar to the metacarpophalangeal joint

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6
Q

What are annular ligaments and what do they hold?

A

3 types,
Palmar annular: holds down flexor manica and DDF tendon
Proximal digital annular: holds down SDF and DDF
Distal digital annular: holds down DDF

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7
Q

What does dorsal ligament hold?
How is it different in cats?

A

Attaches the middle phalanx to the distal phalanx on the dorsal side. Prevents flexion
In cats, the dorsal ligament is elastic and allows for claw retraction

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