Hindlimb actions Flashcards
0
Q
Semitendinosus
A
Extend hip, flex stifle, extend hock
1
Q
Bicep femoris
A
Extend hip, stifle, hock; caudal portion flexes stifle
2
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Extend hip, femur part extends stifle, tibial part extends or flexes stifle
3
Q
Sartorius
A
Flex hip;
Cranial- extends stifle
Caudal- flexs stifle
4
Q
Gracilis
A
Adduct limb, flex stifle, extend hip and hock
5
Q
Pectineus
A
Adduct limb
6
Q
Adductor
A
Adduct limb, extend hip
7
Q
Tensor fasciae latae
A
Tense lateral femoral fasciae, flex hip, extend stifle
8
Q
Superficial gluteal
A
Extend hip, abduct limb
9
Q
Middle gluteal
A
Extends and abducts hip
medial rotation
10
Q
Deep gluteal
A
Extend and abduct hip
medial rotation
11
Q
piriformis
A
Abduct hip
12
Q
Internal obturator
A
Lateral hip rotation
13
Q
Gemelli
A
Lateral hip rotation
14
Q
Quadratus femoris
A
Extend hip, lateral hip rotation
