Shoulder, Foreleg, and Barrel Flashcards
Biceps Brachii
Flexes the elbows and extends the shoulder. Front of shoulder.
Descending Pectoral
Draws the foreleg backward and forward.
Adducts the foreleg. Pecks!
Deltoid
Flexes the shoulder and abducts the shoulder joint. Starts below the trap. And connects to the triceps, descending Pectoral, and brachiocephalic
Supraspinatus
Extends the shoulder joint. Advances foreleg. Top of deltoid.
Triceps
Flexes shoulder joint and extends the elbow. Under shoulder
Infraspinatus
Abducts upper arm, rotates the forearm, and helps prevent dislocation
Connects just above the triceps
Carpal Digital Extensors/Flexors
Extends and flexes the hoof. Above the knees on the front legs
Trapezius
Elevates shoulder and draws the scapula upward, forward and backwards. Withers region
Rhomboid
Elevates the shoulder and draws the scapula upward, forward and backwards. Upper Withers region
Thoracic Ventral Serrated (serratus thoracis)
Stabilizes the trunk. Moves scapula forward and back. Back of shoulder to ribs
Ascending Pectoral
Adducts foreleg, draws foreleg backward. Belly up to armpit
Latissimus Dorsi
Lateral flexion. Bending. Flexes shoulder and pulls foreleg upward and backward. Shoulder up to back and butt
Longissimus Dorsi
Longest Dorsal
Laterally flexes the spine. Extends the back and neck. Top/under the Withers to the butt
Intercostals
Aids in exhalation. Supports the rib cage. In between ribs
Obliques
Supports internal organs. The back. Aids in defecation, urination, exhalation, coughing and breathing. Front of hips and side underbelly
