Hindlimb Muscle Groups - Small Animal

Question 0

What’s the action of the rump muscle group?

Answer 0

extend hip jt.

rotate limb medially

Question 1

Name the muscles of the lateral rump / pelvis muscle group.

Answer 1

superficial gluteal
middle gluteal
deep gluteal
piriformis
tensor fasciae latae

Question 3

What’s the action of the caudal hip muscle group?

Answer 3

rotate pelvic limb laterally

Question 4

Name the muscles of the caudal hip group.

Answer 4

internal obturator
external obturator
gemelli
quadratus femoris

Question 6

What’s the action of the caudal thigh muscle group?

Answer 6

extend hip jt.

flex stifle jt. (when bearing weight)

Question 8

What’s the action of the medial thigh muscle group?

Answer 8

adduct pelvic limb

Question 9

Name the muscles of the caudal thigh muscle group.

Answer 9

biceps femoris
semitendinosus
semimembranosus

Question 10

What’s the action of the cranial thigh muscle group?

Answer 10

extend stifle jt.

flex hip jt.

Question 12

What’s the action of the craniolateral crus muscle group?

Answer 12

flex tarsal jts.

extend digital jts.

Question 13

Name the muscles of the medial thigh muscle group.

Answer 13

pectineus
gracilis
adductor
sartorius

Question 14

What’s the action of the caudal crus muscle group?

Answer 14

extend tarsal jts.

flex digital jts.

Question 16

Name the muscles of the cranial thigh muscle group.

Answer 16

quadriceps femoris

iliopsoas

Question 18

Name the muscles of the craniolateral crus muscle group.

Answer 18

cranial tibial
long digital extensor
peroneus longus
lateral digital extensor

Question 20

Name the muscles of the caudal crus muscle group.

Answer 20

gastrocnemius
superficial digital flexor
deep digital flexor
popliteus
soleus (not in dog)