Lab Exam 2 Cat Muscles Flashcards
Vastus lateralis
Extends crus
Acromiodeltoid
Flexes and rotates humerus laterally
Acromiotrapezius
Adducts and stabilizes scapula
Biceps femoris
Flexes crus, abducts thigh
Brachialis
Flexes antebrachium
Brachioradialis
Supinates manus
Clavobrachialis
Flexes antebrachium
Clavotrapezius
Draws scapula anterodorsally
Cleidomastoid
Turns head when clavicle stabilized; draws clavicle anteriorly when head stabilized
Coccygeus
Flexes tail
Digastric
Depresses mandible
Epitrochlearis
Extends antebranchium
Erector spinae
Extends vertebral column
External oblique
Constricts abdomen
Fascia lata
Fascia covering thigh
Geniohyoid
Draws hyoid anteriorly
Gluteus medius
Abducts thigh
Gluteus superficialis
Abducts thigh
Hyoglossus
Depresses and retracts tongue
Intercostals
External: protracts ribs, increases thoracic diameter; Internal: retracts ribs, decreases thoracic diameter
Internal oblique
Constricts abdomen
Latissimus dorsi
Draws humerus posterodorsally
Infraspinatus
Rotates humerus laterally
Levator scapulae ventralis
Draws scapula anteriorly
Longissimus capitis
Flexes head laterally
Masseter
Elevates mandible
Mylohyoid
Elevates floor of oral cavity; draws hyoid anteriorly
Pectoantebrachialis
Adducts humerus
Pectoralis major
Adducts humerus