Thoracic Limb Actions Flashcards
1
Q
Superficial Pectoral m.
A
adduct thoracic limb
2
Q
Deep (ascending) Pectoral m.
A
adduct & pull thoracic limb caudally
3
Q
Brachiocephalicus m.
hint: same as Omotransversarius .
A
non weight bearing: pull cranially
depress and pull neck/head laterally
4
Q
Omotransversarius m.
hint: same as Brachiocephalicus m.
A
non weight bearing: pull cranially
depress and pull neck/head laterally
5
Q
Trapezius m.
A
elevate thoracic limb
6
Q
Rhomboideus m.
A
elevate thoracic limb & depress the scapula to the trunk
7
Q
Serratus ventralis m.
A
support &/or elevate the trunk
8
Q
Latissimus dorsi m.
A
pull caudally
non weight bearing: flex humeral joint
weight bearing: extend humeral joint
