Muscle and tendons of the distal limb Flashcards
Where is the O and I of the extensor carpi radialis muscle?
O- lateral epicondyle of the humerus
I- Metacarpal bones
Where is the extensor carpi radialis muscle located?
Cranial aspect of the antebrachium
What is the function of the extensor carpi radialis muscle?
Carpal extensor
(crosses dorsal aspect of the carpus)
What nerve supplies the extensor carpi radialis muscle?
Radial nerve
What muscle crosses over the extensor carpi radialis muscle and is a useful landmark that can be used to identify it?
Oblique muscle
Where is the O and I of the common digital extensor muscle (CDE) located?
O- lateral epicondyle of the humerus
I- All digits
What part of the distal phalanx does the CDE insert onto?
Extensor process
Where is the CDE located?
Cranio-lateral aspect of the antebrachium
What is the function of the CDE?
Carpal extensor
Digital extensor
What nerve supplies the CDE?
Rdaial nerve
How many branches does the CDE tendon have in the dog?
4 (+1 to the dew claw)
How many branches does the CDE tendon have in the horse?
1
What protects the CDE tendon in the horse?
Joint capsules (bursae)
What ligaments branches does the CDE recieve?
Suspensory ligament
Where is the O and I of the extensor carpi ulnaris/ ulnaris lateralis muscle?
O- lateral epicondyle of humerus
I- metacarpal bone and ACB
Where is the extensor carpi ulnaris located?
Lateral aspect of antebrachium
What is the function of the extensor carpi ulnaris?
Carpus extensor
AND
CARPUS FLEXOR! (ACB)