Pig vs Human Muscle

Question 1

Muscles of the shoulder and back

Answer 1

• Trapezius group
• Latissimus dorsi
• Deltoid

Question 2

Trapezius group

Answer 2

• Spinotrapezius
• Acromiotrapezius
• Brachiocephalic muscle (includes clavotrapezius)

Question 3

Muscles of the upper forelimb

Answer 3

• Tricep brachii
• Brachialis
• Biceps brachii

Question 4

Heads of tricep brachii

Answer 4

• Long head
• Lateral head
• Deeper medical head

Question 5

Muscles of the lower forelimb

Answer 5

• 3 flexor muscles (medial)

- 4 extensor muscles (lateral)

Question 6

Difference between pig and human muscles

Answer 6

• Traps are one muscle in humans, not 3 muscles grouped together
• More and differently named muscles in forearm