Horse Muscular System

Question 1

flexes head, inclines head to side

Answer 1

Rectus Capitus Lateralis

Question 2

Flexes neck

Answer 2

Splenius

Question 3

Flexes neck, rotates head to opposite side

Answer 3

Multifidus

Question 4

Flexes neck, moves shoulder forward

Answer 4

Brachiocephalicus

Question 5

Extends shoulder joints

Answer 5

Supraspinatus

Question 6

Elevate shoulder, draw scapula upward, forward and backward

Answer 6

Trapezius/Rhomboids

Question 7

Extends shoulder joint

Answer 7

Deltoid

Question 8

Rotates arm outward

Answer 8

Infraspinatus

Question 9

Flexes shoulder joint

Answer 9

Tricep

Question 10

Extends forelimb

Answer 10

Bicep

Question 11

When les is planted, draws trunk to proper level

Answer 11

Serratus thoracis

Question 12

Draws foreleg backwards

Answer 12

Pectoral

Question 13

Bends, and flexes foreleg

Answer 13

Extensor carpi radialis

Question 14

Lateral flexion

Answer 14

Latissimus dorsi

Question 15

Extends back, lateral flexion

Answer 15

Longissimus

Question 16

Supports rib cage and aids in respiration

Answer 16

Intercostal

Question 17

Draws hind leg under

Answer 17

Oblique

Question 18

Supports the back

Answer 18

Rectus Abdominus

Question 19

Forward impulsion, behind end action

Answer 19

Gluteus

Question 20

Extends hock

Answer 20

Semimembranosus

Question 21

Extends hick and hock

Answer 21

Semitendinosus

Question 22

Extends hind limb, hip, hock, and flexes stifle

Answer 22

Bicept Femoris

Question 23

Extends Stifle and flexes hip

Answer 23

Tensor Fascia Latae and Fascia Latae

Question 24

Bends and flexes hind leg

Answer 24

Long Digital Extensor