Muscles of hind limb Flashcards
1
Q
Gluteals (Superficial, Middle, & Deep)
A
abducts limb/extends hip
2
Q
Sartorius muscle
A
flexes hip/extends stifle
3
Q
Gracilis muscle
A
adducts limb/flexes stifle/extends hip & hock
4
Q
Quadriceps femoris
A
extends stifle/flexes hip
5
Q
Biceps femoris
A
extends hip/flexes stifle/extends tarsus
6
Q
Semitendinosus
A
extends hip/flexes stifle/ extends tarsus
7
Q
Semimembranosus
A
Extends hip
8
Q
Gastrocnemius
A
Extends tarsus/flexes stifle