Medial Muscles of the Thigh

Question 0

gracilis

Answer 0

O: pelvic symphysis
I: cranial tibia and tuber calcanei (in carnivores)
A: adduct limb; extend coxal joint; flex stifle joint; extend tarsal joint (in carnivores)

Question 1

sartorius

Answer 1

cranial and caudal bellies in dog only
O: ilium
I: patella and cranial tibia
A: flex coxal joint; bearing weight - extend stifle joint; not bearing weight - flex stifle joint

Question 2

pectineus

Answer 2

O: iliopubic eminence
I: distal body of femur
A: adduct limb

Question 3

adductor

Answer 3

has various subdivisions in different species
O: ventral surface of os coxa
I: caudal surface of femur
A: adduct limb; extend coxal joint