Thoracic Limb Attachments Flashcards
CUTANEUS TRUNCI M.
Superficial fascia of the trunk and skin
SUPERFICIAL PECTORAL M.
Cranial sternum (1st-3rd sternebrae)
Proximal cranial humerus (Crest of greater tubercle)
Cat attaches on proximal ulna.
DEEP PECTORAL M.
Ventral sternum
Lesser and greater tubercles (of humerus)
BRACHIOCEPHALICUS M.
Clavicular intersection
Cranial midline neck and temporal bone (mastoid process).
Cranial, distal humerus
Cat difference: limb attachment on proximal ulna.
OMOTRANSVERSARIUS M.
Wing of atlas (C1 vertebra)
Acromion of scapula and scapular spine
RHOMBOIDEUS M.
Skull, and dorsal midline – neck to cranial thorax
Dorsal border of scapula
TRAPEZIUS M.
Dorsal midline – neck to cranial thorax
Scapular spine
LATISSIMUS DORSI M.
Thoracolumbar fascia
Teres major tuberosity (of humerus)
SERRATUS VENTRALIS M.
Cervical vertebrae and ribs
Serrated face of scapula
STERNOCEPHALICUS M.
1st sternebra (aka manubrium)
Occipital bone and mastoid process of temporal bone
STERNOHYOIDEUS M.
1st sternebra & 1st costal cartilage
Hyoid apparatus
STERNOTHYROIDEUS M.
1st costal cartilage
Thyroid cartilage of larynx
SUPRASPINATUS M.
Supraspinous fossa
Greater and lesser tubercle (of humerus) – species variation
INFRASPINATUS M.
Infraspinous fossa
Greater tubercle (of humerus) – lateral aspect
Infraspinatus m. bursa
Deep to superficial tendon of m. ie it is a subtendinous bursa