pelvic limb functions

Question 1

hip extensors

Answer 1

biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus, all 3 gluteal muscles

Question 2

hip flexors

Answer 2

iliopsoas
sartorius
rectus femoris of quadriceps femoris

Question 3

which 2 muscles will abduct the hip and rotate the pelvic limb medially during hip extension

Answer 3

middle and deep gluteals

Question 4

the iliopsoas is the only____

Answer 4

extrinsic muscle of the pelvic limb

Question 5

abduction of limb

Answer 5

middle, deep gluteals
superficial gluteal

Question 6

adduction of limb

Answer 6

sartorius
gracilis
pectineus
adductor

Question 7

lateral rotation

Answer 7

external obturator
internal obturator
gemelli
quadratus femoris

Question 8

medial rotation

Answer 8

middle and deep gluteals

Question 9

stifle flexion

Answer 9

biceps femoris
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
gracilis
sartorius

Question 10

stifle extension

Answer 10

quadriceps femoris
tensor fascia latae
sartorius
biceps femoris

Question 11

tarsus extension

Answer 11

gastrocnemius
superficial digital flexor
biceps femoris, semitendinosus, gracilis

Question 12

tarsus flexion

Answer 12

cranial tibial muscle
long digital extensor
fibularis longus

Question 13

extension of digits

Answer 13

long digital extensor

Question 14

flexion of digits

Answer 14

superficial digital flexor
deep digital flexor

Question 15

the flexors of the digits __ contribute to the common calcaneon tendon

Answer 15

do not