Muscles of front limb Flashcards
Its action is to elevate and abduct the thoracic limb
trapezius muscle
Its action is to draw the head to the side.
sternocephalicus muscle
Its action is to extend the elbow and flex the shoulder joint
triceps brachii muscle
Its action is to adduct and pull the thoracic limb caudally.
deep pectoral muscle
Its action is to flex the elbow joint.
brachialis muscle
Its action is to draw the thoracic limb caudally and flexes the shoulder joint
latissimus dorsi muscle
Its action is to flex the shoulder.
deltoideus/deltoid muscle
Its action is to adduct the thoracic limb.
superficial pectoral muscle
Its action is to pull the thoracic limb forward and extend the shoulder joint.
brachiocephalicus muscle
Its action is to flex the elbow joint and extend the shoulder joint.
biceps brachii muscle