Muscles of the Forelimb Part 1 Flashcards
Extrinsic musculature
synsarcosis, forms a dynamic sling
Extrinsic musculature origin
neck, back and thoracic region
Extrinsic musculature insertion
scapula or humerus
Extrinsic musculature can be divided into:
superficial or deep
Extrinsic musculature lies ______ to the intrinsic muscles of the cranial trunk
superficial
intrinsic musculature
bridges one or more joints of the same limb
intrinsic musculature movement
extends and flexes joints, abducts, adducts, and rotates joint structures
superficial extrinsic muscles
Brachiocephalicus, Trapezius, Sternocephalicus, Omotransversarius, Latissimus dorsi, superficial pectoral
deep extrinsic muscles
deep pectoral, subclavius, rhomboideus, serrates ventralis
is superficial extrinsic muscle ascending or descending?
descending
is deep extrinsic muscle ascending or descending?
ascending
What two muscles are the exception to being extrinsic or intrinsic?
sternocleidomastoid and sternocephalic
1
sternocephalicus
2 overall term
brachiocephalicus
2 top portion
cleidocervicalis (right) and cleidomastoid (left)
2 bottom portion
cleidobrachialis
3
omotransversarius
5 overall term
trapezius
5 cranial portion
cervical trapezius
5 caudal portion
thoracic trapezius
6
deltoideus
7
latissimus dorsi
8
tricep (long and lateral)
9
pectoralis profundus