Muscle Functions

Question 1

Rectus Capitus

Answer 1

Balance, proprioception, and head movement

Question 2

Masseter

Answer 2

Chewing

Question 3

Brachiocephalicus

Answer 3

Lateral flexion and pulling foreleg forward during swing phase

Question 4

Trapezius

Answer 4

Allows for movement of shoulder

Question 5

Rhomboids

Answer 5

Move scapula, elevate shoulder, shapes base of neck

Question 6

Supraspinatus

Answer 6

Extends and stabilizes the shoulder joint

Question 7

Infraspinatus

Answer 7

Lateral support and flexion of shoulder

Question 8

Triceps

Answer 8

Flex and extend shoulder and elbow

Question 9

Long (upper) triceps

Answer 9

Originates from scapula

Question 10

Short (lower) tricep

Answer 10

Originates from humerus

Question 11

Posterior pectorals

Answer 11

Trunk stability, moving foreleg

Question 12

Longissimus Dorsi

Answer 12

Spine stability, locomotion, lateral bending, and extension of back

Question 13

Longissimus Costarum (illiocostals)

Answer 13

Support and stability of spine when contracted on both sides

Question 14

External Obliques

Answer 14

Intra-abdominal pressure, body wall support, trunk rotation, breathing, stability of trunk

Question 15

Bicep Femoris

Answer 15

Extends hip, stifle, and hock

Question 16

Semitendinosus

Answer 16

Extends the hip and hock joint and flexes stifle

Question 17

Semimembranosus

Answer 17

Extends hip, stifle, and hock flexion - pelvis drop

Question 18

Tensor Fascia Latae

Answer 18

Hip, stifle, and hock flexion

Question 19

Gastrocnemius

Answer 19

Extends foot downward, flexes knee, maintain posture

Question 20

Vastas Lateralis

Answer 20

Knee extension and maintaining patellar tracking