Which muscle?

Question 1

Which muscle holds the scapula next to the body?

Answer 1

Trapezius

Question 2

Which muscle is the largest, most important in the shoulder; provides a sling that supports the trunk between the limbs

Answer 2

Serratus ventralis

Question 3

Which muscle pulls the distal end of the scapula forward; although when weight bearing position it assists lateral flexion of the neck

Answer 3

Omotransversarius

Question 4

Which muscle extends head to arm; origin is from occipital bone and transverse process of the cervical vertebrae; principle extensor of the shoulder and is the lateral flexor of the neck when weight bearing

Answer 4

Brachiocephalicus

Question 5

Which muscle inserts on the greater tubercle of humerus; chief ligament of the shoulder joint; can atrophy in sweeney in horses

Answer 5

Supraspinatus

Question 6

Which muscle is strictly a flexor of the elbow; originates on the humerus and inserts cranial of the radius

Answer 6

Brachialis

Question 7

Which muscle is the largest extensor of the carpus; most prominent muscle on the front of the forearm

Answer 7

Extensor carpi radialis

Question 8

Which muscle is the longest extensor muscle in thoracic limb; single in the horse, double in the cow sheep and goat

Answer 8

Common digital extensor

Question 9

Which muscle is found in all species; caudal to the common digital extensor and insert varies according to the number of digits present

Answer 9

Lateral digital extensor

Question 10

Which muscle lies closest to the metacarpal bones; originates from the humerus, radius, and ulna; is very important for supporting the fetlock

Answer 10

Deep digital flexor

Question 11

What functions to resist downward motion by enlarging

Answer 11

Superficial digital flexor tendon