PL Leg Muscles Flashcards
origin cranial tibial
proximal and lateral aspects of the tibia near the extensor groove
insertion cranial tibial
proximal plantar surface of MT I-II
action cranial tibial
flex tarsus; rotate paw laterally
origin long digital extensor
extensor fossa of the femur
insertion long digital extensor
extensor processes of distal phalanges of digits II-V
action long digital extensor
extend digits; flex tarsus
origin fiburlaris longus
lateral collateral ligament; proximal aspect of tibia and fibula
insertion fibularis longus
tarsal bone IV; planter aspect of proximal ends (base) of MT
action fibularis longus
flex tarsus; rotate paw medially
origin gastrocnemius
medial and lateral supracondylar tuberosities of the femur
insertion gastrocnemius
tuber calcanei
action gastrocnemius
extend tarsus; flex stifle
origin superficial digital flexor
lateral supracondylar tuberosity of the femur
insertion superficial digital flexor
tuber calcanei; planter aspect of the base of middle phalanx of digits II-V
action superficial digital flexor
flex stifle; extend tarsus; flex digits