Muscles of the hindlimb Flashcards
1
Q
Origin: Muscles of thigh
A
Pelvic girdle
2
Q
Insertion: Muscles of thigh
A
Femur
3
Q
Action: Gluteals
A
Extend hip joint
Abduct thigh
4
Q
Action: Hamstring group
A
Propel and extend limb backwards
5
Q
Origin: Biceps femoris
A
Pelvis
6
Q
Insertion: Biceps femoris
A
Calcaneus of hock
7
Q
Action: Biceps femoris
A
Extend hip
Flex stifle
Extend hock
8
Q
Origin: Semitendinosus
A
Pelvis
9
Q
Insertion: Semitendinosus
A
Tibia and calcaneus
10
Q
Action: Semitendinosus
A
Extend hip
Flex stifle
Extend hock
11
Q
Origin: Semimembranosus
A
Pelvis
12
Q
Insertion: Semimembranosus
A
Femur and tibia
13
Q
Action: Semimembranosus
A
Extend hip
Flex stifle
14
Q
Insertion: Quadriceps femoris
A
Tibial tuberosity
15
Q
Action: Quadriceps femoris
A
Extend stifle joint
