Proximal Intrinsic Forelimb Muscles Flashcards
what are extrinsic forelimb muscles?
those that link the trunk to the scapula/humerus
what are intrinsic forelimb muscles
those that originate in the forelimb
muscles that actuate the shoulder joint originate on the ____ and insert on the ____.
originate on the scapula
insert on the humerus (or more distal)
which action has more muscles associated with it in the proximal forelimb? why?
flexion
flexion is used to bring the leg backward on the ground –> working with whole body weight
extension is used to swing leg forward –> only working with weight of limb
what is the primary action of the deltoideus?
where are the origins and insertions?
flex shoulder
scapular part: O = spine of scapula; I: deltoid tuberosity
acromial part: O = acromian process; I = deltoid tuberosity
what is the primary action of the infraspinatus?
where is the origin and insertion?
flexion of shoulder
O = infraspinous fossa of scapula
I = greater tubercle of humerus
what is the primary action of the teres minor?
where is the origin and insertion?
flex shoulder
O = caudal border of scapula
I = teres minor tuberosity of humerus
what is the primary action of the supraspinatus?
where is the origin and insertion?
extend shoulder
O = supraspinous fossa of scapula
I = greater and lesser tubercles of humerus
what is the primary action of the subscapularis?
where is the origin and insertion?
extend shoulder
O = subscapular fossa of scapula
I = lesser tubercle of humerus
what is the primary action of the teres major?
where is the origin and insertion?
flex shoulder
O = caudal border of scapula
I = teres major tuberosity of humerus
what is the primary action of the coracobrachialis?
where is the origin and insertion?
flex shoulder
O = coracoid process of scapula
I = lesser tubercle of humerus
what is the primary action of the triceps brachii?
where are the origins and insertions?
extend elbow
all insert onto olecranon
long head O = caudal edge of scapula
all other originate on humerus
what is the primary action of the tensor fascia antebrachii?
where is the origin and insertion?
extend elbow
O = latissimus dorsi
I = olecranon and antebrachial fascia
what is the primary action of the anconeus?
where is the origin and insertion?
extend elbow
O = olecranon fossa
I = olecranon
what is the primary action of the biceps brachii?
where is the origin and insertion?
flex elbow and extend shoulder
O = supraglenoid tubercle of scapula
I = radial tuberosity
what is the primary action of the brachialis?
where is the origin and insertion?
flex elbow
O = brachial groove of humerus
I = radius
what do the deltoideus and supraspinatus work together to do?
abduct the shoulder joint
what is the rotator cuff made of?
SITS
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis
what is the function of the rotator cuff?
to provide stability while bearing weight
what is mm 3?
supraspinatus
what is mm 9?
subscapularis
what is mm 2?
teres major
what is mm 10?
coracobrachialis
what is mm 11?
tensor fascia antebrachii
what is mm 6?
long head of the triceps brahii
what is mm 6”?
medial head of the triceps brachii
what is mm 12?
biceps brachii
what is mm 2?
teres major
what is mm 4?
scapular head of the deltoideus
what is mm 4’?
acromial head of the deltoideus
what is mm 3?
supraspinatus
what is mm 6?
long head of the triceps brachii
what is mm 6’?
lateral head of the triceps brahii
which head of the triceps is unique to dogs?
accessory head of the triceps
what is mm 12?
lacertus fibrosus