Musculature of Frog and Mudpuppy: Concept Questions Flashcards
What muscle lifts and closes the jaw of the mudpuppy?
The levator mandibulae (externus and anterior)
What muscles move the trunk of the mudpuppy? (there are 2)
Dorsalis truncii and external obliques
What three muscles are present on the ventral cranial side of the mudpuppy?
Intermandibularis, Interhyoideus, branchiohyoids.
What is the largest dorsal cranial muscle on the frog, taking up most of the head?
Temporalis adductor mandibulae
What muscle closes the mouth of the frog?
Adductor mandibulae
What muscle secures the jaw to the cranium of the frog?
Depressor mandibulae
What muscle lies between both eyes of the frog?
Pterygoideus
What muscle connects the head of the frog to the shoulders?
Rhomboideus
What muscles extend the carpals of the frog?
Extensors
What tendon / bone is homologous to the sternum of humans?
Xiphisternum
What muscles work to contract the abdominals of the frog?
External obliques, Transverse abdominus
There are four VENTRAL muscles of the frog thigh to know. List them from cranial to caudal.
Cruralis, Sartorius, Adductor femoralis, Gracillis
There are three DORSAL muscles of the frog thigh to know. List them from cranial to caudal
Gluteus, Adductor femoralis, semimembranosus
What muscle of the leg attaches to the achilles tendon to extend the pes?
Gastrocnemius
What two muscles are present on the tibiofibula?
Gastrocnemus, tibialis
