Plate 32: Hindlimb muscles - Medial views

Question 1

Medial vast m. 內側巨大肌肉

Answer 1

extend the stifle joint

Question 2

Pectineal m. 恥骨肌

Answer 2

adduct the hind leg/thigh

Question 3

Gracilis m. 股薄肌

Answer 3

• extend the hip
• flex the stifle
• adduct the hind leg

*the most medial muscle and tendon

Question 4

Popliteal m. 膕肌

Answer 4

rotate the tibia medially

Question 5

Superficial digital flexor m. 指淺屈肌 (forelimbs and hindlimbs)

Answer 5

flex the proximal and middle digital joints of the four digits and thereby the whole paw