Muscle Actions Flashcards
Biceps femoris m.
Flex the stifle; extend the hip
Semitendinosus m.
Flex the stifle; extend the hip.
Semimembranosus m.
Flex the stifle; extend the hip.
Sartorius m.
Flex the hip
Pectineus m.
Adduct the pelvic limb
Gracilis m.
Adduct the pelvic limb
Adductor m.
Adduct the pelvic limb
Tensor fascia latae m.
Flex the hip, extend the stifle
Sacrotuberous ligament
Attachment site for muscles in canine.
Gluteofemoralis m.
Abduct hip or move tail laterally
Internal obturator m.
Lateral rotation of femur at the hip.
Middle gluteal m.
Extend the hip, abduct the pelvic limb, and rotate femur medially at hip
Superficial gluteal m.
Extend the hip and abduct the pelvic limb
Accessory gluteal m.
Extend the hip, abduct the pelvic limb
Deep gluteal m.
Extend the hip, abduct the pelvic limb, and rotate femur medially at hip