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Equine Anatomy > Muscles of the Forelimb > Flashcards

Muscles of the Forelimb Flashcards

1
Q

When supraspinatus contracts, it _____ joint

A

Extends the shoulder

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2
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Infraspinatus and Deltoid work together to _____ joint

A

Flex the shoulder

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3
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Biceps brachii _____ the shoulder joint and _____ the elbow joint.

A

Extends the shoulder

Flexes the elbow

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4
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Brachialis _____ joint

A

Flexes the elbow joint

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5
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Extensor carpi radialis _____ joint

A

Extends the carpal joint

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6
Q

Biceps brachii spans over _____.

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Two joints

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7
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Briceps brachii helps to stabilize the _____

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Shoulder joint

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8
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Which is more powerful on the shoulder, deltoid or infraspinatus?

A

Deltoid

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9
Q

The spiral conformation of the brachialis…

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Increases lift

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10
Q

Brachialis braces against the humerus to…

A

Lift the front leg

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11
Q

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

A

Extensor carpi radialis

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12
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This muscle is prone to overdevelopment on horses working on the forehand

A

Extensor carpi radialis

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13
Q

The Triceps brachii has 3 heads:

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Long, Lateral and Medial heads

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14
Q

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

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Extend the elbow joint

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15
Q

The long head of the triceps brachii _____ joint

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Flexes the shoulder joint

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16
Q

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

A

Flex the carpal joint

17
Q

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

A

Extend the carpus and joints of the foot

18
Q

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

A

Flex the carpus and joints of the foot

19
Q

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

A

Manica flexora

20
Q

Order of the muscles outside to inside layers

A

Suspensory ligament
Superficial digital flexor
Deep digital flexor

21
Q

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

A

Medial

22
Q

The subscapularis stabilizes the _____ joint

A

Shoulder joint

23
Q

These straps ensure that tendons stay close to bones and joints

A

Retinaculums and Anular ligaments

Equine Anatomy (25 decks)

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