Muscle Actions Thoracic Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Advance the limb
A
Brachiocephalicus m.
Omotransversarius m.
2
Q
Extend the shoulder joint
A
Brachiocephalicus m. Pectoral muscles Supraspinatus m. Infraspinatus m. Subscapularis m. Coracobrachialis m. Biceps brachii m.
3
Q
Flex the shoulder joint
A
Latissimus dorsi m. Deltoideus m. Teres minor m. Teres major m. Triceps brachii m. (long head)
4
Q
Stabilize the shoulder joint
A
Supraspinatus m.
Infraspinatus m.
Subscapularis m.
Teres major m.
5
Q
Abducts the shoulder joint
A
Infraspinatus m.
6
Q
Adducts the shoulder joint
A
Subscapularis m.
Coracobrachialis m.
7
Q
Rotates the shoulder joint
A
Infraspinatus m.
Teres minor m.
Subscapularis m.
8
Q
Medially rotates the shoulder joint
A
Teres major m.
9
Q
Draw the neck and head down or to the sides
A
Brachiocephalicus m.
10
Q
Elevate the forelimb
A
Trapezius m.
Rhomboideus m.
11
Q
Abduct the limb
A
Trapezius m.
12
Q
Adduct the limb
A
Pectoral muscles
13
Q
Draw the scapula against the trunk
A
Rhomboideus m.
14
Q
Flex the neck laterally
A
Omotransversarius m.
15
Q
Draw the limb caudally
A
Latissimus dorsi m.
