Muscles of the Forelimb

Question 1

When supraspinatus contracts, it _____ joint

Answer 1

Extends the shoulder

Question 2

Infraspinatus and Deltoid work together to _____ joint

Answer 2

Flex the shoulder

Question 3

Biceps brachii _____ the shoulder joint and _____ the elbow joint.

Answer 3

Extends the shoulder

Flexes the elbow

Question 4

Brachialis _____ joint

Answer 4

Flexes the elbow joint

Question 5

Extensor carpi radialis _____ joint

Answer 5

Extends the carpal joint

Question 6

Biceps brachii spans over _____.

Answer 6

Two joints

Question 7

Briceps brachii helps to stabilize the _____

Answer 7

Shoulder joint

Question 8

Which is more powerful on the shoulder, deltoid or infraspinatus?

Answer 8

Deltoid

Question 9

The spiral conformation of the brachialis…

Answer 9

Increases lift

Question 10

Brachialis braces against the humerus to…

Answer 10

Lift the front leg

Question 11

This muscle plays an important role in stabilizing the carpal joint during the phase when the foot is touching the ground and body wt propelled forward

Answer 11

Extensor carpi radialis

Question 12

This muscle is prone to overdevelopment on horses working on the forehand

Answer 12

Extensor carpi radialis

Question 13

The Triceps brachii has 3 heads:

Answer 13

Long, Lateral and Medial heads

Question 14

The 3 heads of the triceps brachii work together to _____ joint.

Answer 14

Extend the elbow joint

Question 15

The long head of the triceps brachii _____ joint

Answer 15

Flexes the shoulder joint

Question 16

The flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris and lateral ulna work together to _____ joint

Answer 16

Flex the carpal joint

Question 17

Common and Lateral Digital Extensor Muscle and Tendon _____ the _____ and _____

Answer 17

Extend the carpus and joints of the foot

Question 18

Superficial and Deep Digital Flexor Muscle and Tendon _____ the _____ and _____

Answer 18

Flex the carpus and joints of the foot

Question 19

What is the name of the encasement made by superficial digital flexor so that deep digital flexor can pass through?

Answer 19

Manica flexora

Question 20

Order of the muscles outside to inside layers

Answer 20

Suspensory ligament
Superficial digital flexor
Deep digital flexor

Question 21

Muscles that move the foreleg BACKWARDS are situated between the foreleg and the ribcage on the _____ side of the leg below the elbow.

Answer 21

Medial

Question 22

The subscapularis stabilizes the _____ joint

Answer 22

Shoulder joint

Question 23

These straps ensure that tendons stay close to bones and joints

Answer 23

Retinaculums and Anular ligaments