Shark Musculature Flashcards
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (neon blue)? What is its function?
Adductor mandibulae, closes mouth and elevates meckels
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (red)? What is its function?
Second dorsal constrictors, elevates hyoid arch for hyoid suspension
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (dark pink)? What is its function?
Intermandibularis, elevates mandible for swallowing
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (neon green)? What is its function?
Ventral constrictors, constricts gills
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (teal)? What is its function?
Dorsal constrictors, constrict gills
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (light pink)? What is its function?
Epibranchial, muscles above gills
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (dark blue)? What is its function?
Epaxial, lateral flexion
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (purple)? What is its function?
Pectoral adductor, adducts pectoral fin
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (yellow)? What is its function?
Pectoral abductors, abducts pectoral fin
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (dark purple)? What is its function?
Levator Palatoquadrati, elevates top jaw
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (orange)? What is its function?
Spiracularis, closes spiracle and helps elevate palatoquadrate
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (green)? What is its function?
Cucularis, elevates pectoral girdle
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (light orange)? What is its function?
Hypaxials, lateral flexion
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (orange)? What is its function?
Intermandibularis, elevates oral pharynx
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (teal)? What is its function?
Interhyoideus, elevates oral pharynx
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (green)? What is its function?
Coracoarcuals, depresses mandible, opens mouth
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (neon blue)? What is its function?
Coracomandibularis, depresses mandible, opens mouth
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (pink)? What is its function?
Coracohyoideus, depresses mandible opens mouth
Which muscle is indicated by the arrow (purple)? What is its function?
Coracobranchials, depresses mandible, opens mouth
