forelimb quiz Flashcards
in this image of the dog’s forelimb, what term best describes the position of the carpus
flexed
what muscle group inserts at the bony landmark indicated by the arrow
triceps brachii
label the following muscles
- common digital extensor muscle
- lateral digital extensor muscle
- extensor carpi radialis
- ulnaris lateralis muscle
- anconeus muscle
asterisk= lateral epicondyle of the humerus
what nerve(s) provide(s) motor innervation to the carpal flexor muscles
median and ulnr nerves
identify the bone indicated by the arrow
humerus
label the image below
- superficial pectoral
- deep pectorals
- brachiocephalicus (has been dissected away)
- omotransvarius
- trapezius
- rhomboideus
- latissimus dorsi
- serratus ventralis
if a cat is unable to extend its elbow, what nerve(s) is/are likely to be damaged
radial nerve
what bony landmark is the arrow pointing to
lateral styloid process of the ulna
what is the name of this joint
metacapophalangeal joint of the 2nd digit
label the following image
- teres major
- subscapularis
- coracobrachialis
- biceps brachii
- medial head of the triceps brachii
- humerus
- tensor fasciae antebrachii
arrow: edge of the supraspinatus
asterisk= transverse humeral retinaculum
what blood vessel, commonly used for taking blood samples and placing cannulas runs superficially on the cranial aspect of the canine antebrachium
cephalic vein
what bones make up the elbow joint
- humerus
- radius
- ulna
label
- extensor carpi radialis
- common digital extensor
- lateral digital extensor
- ulnaris lateralis
- brachioradialis
- abductor pollicis
- extensor retinaculum
label
- carpal pad
- metacarpal pad
- antebrachial deep fascia
- dew claw
label
- superficial digital flexor
- flexor carpi ulnaris
- flexor carpi radialis
- deep digital flexor
- flexor retinaculum
