Muscle Anatomy - Hindlimb Muscle FLEXORS Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three heads of the deep digital flexor muscle?
A
Lateral head
Medial head
Caudal head
2
Q
Where does the deep digital flexor muscle originate?
A
Tibia and head of fibula
3
Q
Where does the deep digital flexor muscle insert?
A
Tendon ends at distal phalanx
4
Q
What is the action of the deep digital flexor?
A
Flex digit and extend hock
5
Q
Where does the superficial digital flexor muscle originate?
A
Back of femur
6
Q
Where does the superficial digital flexor insert?
A
Back of cancelous bone and lateral and medial side of p1 and p2
7
Q
What is the action of the superficial digital flexor?
A
Flex digit
Extend hock
Supports fetlock and pastern joint
