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What are the 2 superficial pectoral muscles?
Descending and transverse
Where do the superficial pectoral muscles originate?
The first 2 sternebrae and usually a part of the 3rd; the fibrous raphe between adjacent muscles
Where do the superficial pectoral muscles insert?
the whole crest of the greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the function of the superficial pectoral muscles?
Adduct the limb when it is not bearing weight or to prevent the limb from being abducted when bearing weight
What nerves innervate the superficial pectoral muscles?
Cranial pectoral nerves (C7, C8)
Where does the deep pectoral muscle originate?
Ventral part of the sternum and the fibrous raphe between fellow muscles; the deep abdominal fascia in the region of the xiphoid cartilage
Where does the deep pectoral muscle insert?
The major portion partly muscular, partly tendinous on the lesser tubercle of the humerus; an aponeurosis to the greater tubercle and its crest; the caudal part to the medial brachial fascia
What is the function of the deep pectoral muscle?
When the limb is advanced and fixed: to pull the trunk cranially and to extend the should joint. When the limb is not supporting weight: to draw the limb caudally and flex the should joint. To adduct the limb.
Which nerves innervate the deep pectoral muscle?
Caudal pectoral nerves (C8, T1)
Where does the brachiocephalicus originate?
Clavicular intersection
What are the 2 parts of the brachiocephalicus?
Cleidobrachialis and cleidocephalicus
Where does the cleidobrachialis originate?
Cleidobrachialis attaches to the distal end of the cranial border of humerus
Where does the cleidocephalicus originate?
Cervical part of the cleidocephalicus attaches to the cranial half of the mid-dorsal fibrous raphe and sometimes to the nuchal crest of occipital bone. The mastoid part of cleidocephalicus attaches to the mastoid part of the temporal bone with the sternomastoideus muscle.
What is the function of the brachiocephalicus?
Advance the limb; to extend the shoulder joint and draw the neck and head to the side
Which nerves innervate the brachiocephalicus?
Accessory nerve and ventral branches of cervical spinal nerves
Where does the sternocephalicus originate?
The first sternebra or manubrium
Where does the sternocephalicus insert?
The mastoid part of the temporal bone and the nuchal crest of the occipital bone
What is the function of the sternocephalicus?
To draw the head and neck to the side
Which nerves innervate the sternocephalicus?
Accessory nerve and ventral branches of cervical spine nerves
Where does the sternohyoideus originate?
The first sternebra and the first costal cartilage
Where does the sternohyoideus insert?
Basihyoid bone
What is the function of the sternohyoideus?
To pull the tongue and larynx caudally
What nerves innervate the sternohyoideus?
Ventral branches of the cervical spinal nerves
Where does the sternothyroideus originate?
The first costal cartilage
Where does the sternothyroideus insert?
The caudolateral surface of the thryoid cartilage
What is the function of the sternothyroideus?
To pull tongue and larynx caudally
Which nerves innervate the sternothyroideus?
Ventral branches of the cervical spinal nerves
Where does the omotransversarius originate?
The distal end of the spine of the scapula; cranially, the transverse wings of the atlas
What is the function of the omotransversarius?
To advance the limb or flex the neck laterally
Which nerve innervates the omotransversarius?
Accessory nerve
What are the 2 parts of the trapezius?
Cervical and thoracic
Where does the trapezius originate?
The median raphe of the neck and the supraspinous ligament from the level of the 3rd cervical vertebrae to the level of the 9th thoracic vertebra
Where does the trapezius insert?
Spine of the scapula
What is the function of the trapezius?
To elevate and abduct the forelimb
Which nerve innervates the trapezius?
Accessory nerve
What are the 3 parts of the rhomboideus?
Capitis, thoracis, and cervicis
Where does the rhomboideus originate?
The nuchal crest of the occipital bone; the median fibrous raphe of the neck; the spinous processes of the first 7 thoracic vertebrae
Where does the rhomboideus insert?
The dorsal border and adjacent surfaces of the scapula
What is the function of the rhomboideus?
To elevate the forelimb and draw the scapula against the trunk
Which nerves innervate the rhomboideus?
Ventral branches of cervical and thoracic spinal nerves
Where does the latissimus dorsi originate?
The thoracolumbar fascia from the spinous processes of the lumbar and the last 7 or 8 thoracic vertebrae; a muscular attachment to the last 2 or 3 ribs
Where does the latissimus dorsi insert?
The teres major tuberosity of the humerus and the teres major tendon
What is the function of the latissimus dorsi?
To draw the limb caudally as in digging; to flex the shoulder joint
Which nerves innervate the latissimus dorsi?
Thoracodorsal nerve (C7, C8, T1)
What are the 2 serratus ventralis muscles?
Serratus ventralis cervicis and serratus ventralis thoracis
Where does the serratus ventralis originate?
The transverse processes of the last 5 cervical vertebrae and the first 7 or 8 ribs ventral to their middle
Where does the serratus ventralis insert?
The dorsomedial third of the scapula (serrated face)
What is the function of the serratus ventralis?
To support the trunk and depress the scapula
Which nerves innervate the serratus ventralis?
Ventral branches of the cervical spinal nerves and the long thoracic nerve (C7)
Where does the deltoideus muscle originate?
Spine and acromial process of scapula
Where does the deltoid insert?
Deltoid tuberosity
What is the function of the deltoideus?
To flex the shoulder joint
Which nerve innervates the deltoideus?
Axillary nerve
Where does the infraspinatus originate?
The infraspinous fossa of the scapula
Where does the infraspinatus insert?
A small, circumscribed area on the lateral side of the greater tubercle of the humerus
What is the function of the infraspinatus?
To extend & laterally stabilize or flex the shoulder joint. To abduct the shoulder joint & to rotate the shoulder laterally. To prevent medial rotation when wt. bearing & provide lateral stability to the shoulder joint
Which nerve innervates the infraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
Where does the teres minor originate?
Infraglenoid tubercle and distal third of the caudal border of scapula
Where does the teres minor insert?
Teres minor tuberosity of humerus
What is the function of the teres minor?
To flex the shoulder joint, rotate the shoulder laterally, and prevent medial rotation when bearing wt.
Which nerve innervates the teres minor?
Axillary nerve
Where does the supraspinatus originate?
Supraspinous fossa
Where does the supraspinatus insert?
Greater tubercle of humerus, by thick tendon
What is the function of the supraspinatus?
To extend and laterally stabilize the shoulder joint
Which nerve innervates the supraspinatus?
Suprascapular nerve
Where does the subscapularis originate?
Subscapular fossa
Where does the subscapularis insert?
Lesser tubercle of humerus
What is the function of the subscapularis?
To adduct, extend, and medially stabilize the shoulder joint. To rotate the shoulder medially & prevent lateral rotation when bearing wt.
Which nerve innervates the subscapularis?
Subscapular nerve
Where does the teres major originate?
Caudal angle and adjacent caudal border of scapula; the caudal surface of subscapularis
Where does the teres major insert?
Teres major tuberosity of humerus
What is the function of teres major?
Flex the shoulder, rotate the shoulder medially, and prevent lateral rotation when wt. bearing
Which nerve innervates the teres major?
Axillary nerve
Where does the coracobrachialis originate?
Coracoid process of scapula
Where does the coracobrachialis insert?
Crest of the lesser tubercle of the humerus proximal to the teres major tuberosity
What is the function of the coracobrachialis?
To adduct, extend, and stabilize the shoulder joint
Which nerve innervates the coracobrachialis?
Musculocutaneous nerve
Where does the tensor fasciae antebrachii originate?
The fascia covering the lateral side of the latissimus dorsi
Where does the tensor fasciae antebrachii insert?
Olecranon
What is the function of the tensor fasciae antebrachii?
To extend the elbow
Which nerve innervates the tensor fasciae antebrachii?
Radial nerve
How many heads does the triceps brachii have? And what are they?
4 - long head, lateral head, accessory head, and medial head
Where does the long head of the triceps brachii originate and insert?
Originates on caudal border of scapula & inserts in olecranon tuber
Where does the lateral head of the triceps brachii originate and insert?
Originates on the tricipital line of humerus & inserts on olecranon tuber
Where does the accessory head of the triceps brachii originate & insert?
Originates on neck of humerus & inserts on olecranon tuber
Where does the medial head of triceps brachii originate & insert?
Originates on crest of the lesser tubercle near the teres major tuberosity & inserts on olecranon
What is the function of the triceps brachii?
To extend the elbow. Long head also flexes the shoulder.
Which nerve innervates the triceps brachii?
Radial nerve
Where does the anconeus originate?
The lateral supracondylar crest and the lateral and medial epicondyles of humerus
Where does the anconeus insert?
Lateral surface of the proximal end of the ulna (olecranon)
What is the function of the anconeus?
To extend the elbow
Which nerve innervates the anconeus?
Radial nerve
Where does the biceps brachii originate & insert?
Originates on supraglenoid tubercle & inserts on ulnar & radial tuberosities
What is the function of the biceps brachii?
To flex the elbow and extend the shoulder
Which nerve innervates the biceps brachii?
Musculocutaneous nerve
Where does the brachialis originate & insert?
Originates on proximal third of the lateral surface of humerus & inserts on ulnar & radial tuberosities
What is the function of the brachialis?
To flex the elbow
Which nerve innervates the brachialis?
Musculocutaneous nerve
Where does the extensor carpi radialis originate?
Lateral supracondylar crest
Where does the extensor carpi radialis insert?
Small tuberosities on the dorsal surface of the base of metacarpals I and II
What is the function of the extensor carpi radialis?
Extend the carpus
Which nerve innervates the extensor carpi radialis?
Radial nerve
Where does the common digital extensor originate?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Where does the common digital extensor insert?
Extensor processes of the distal phalanges of digits II, III, IV, and V
What is the function of the common digital extensor?
To extend the joints of the four principal digits and the carpus
Which nerve innervates the common digital extensor?
Radial nerve
Where does the lateral digital extensor originate?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Where does the lateral digital extensor insert?
Proximal ends of all the phalanges of digits III, IV, and V, but mainly the extensor processes of the distal phalanges of these digits
What is the function of the lateral digital extensor?
To extend the carpus and joints of digits III, IV, and V
Which nerve innervates the lateral digital extensor?
Radial nerve
Where does the ulnaris lateralis originate?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Where does the ulnaris lateralis insert?
Lateral aspect of the proximal end of metacarpal V and the accessory carpal bone
What is the function of the ulnaris lateralis?
To abduct the manus and flex the carpal joint and support the carpus when extended to support weight
Which nerve innervates the ulnaris lateralis?
Radial nerve
Where does the supinator originate?
Lateral epicondyle of humerus
Where does the supinator insert?
Cranial surface of the proximal fourth of the radius
What is the function of the supinator?
To rotate the forearm laterally so that the palmar side of the paw faces medially (supination); to flex the elbow
Which nerve innervates the supinator?
Radial nerve
Where does the abductor digiti longus originate?
Lateral border and cranial surface of the body of the ulna; the interosseus membrane
Where does the abductor digiti longus insert?
Proximal end of metacarpal I
What is the function of the abductor digiti longus?
To abduct the first digit or pollex and extend the carpal joints
Which nerve innervates the abductor digiti longus?
Radial nerve
Where does the pronator teres originate?
Medial epicondyle of the humerus
Where does the pronator teres insert?
Medial border of the radius between the proximal and middle thirds
What is the function of the pronator teres?
To rotate the forearm medially so that the palmar side of the paw faces the ground (pronation); to flex the elbow
Which nerve innervates the pronator teres?
Median nerve
Where does th flexor carpi radialis originate?
Medial epicondyle of humerus and medial border of radius
Where does the flexor carpi radialis insert?
Palmar side of the base of metacarpals II and III
What is the function of the flexor carpi radialis?
To flex the carpus
Which nerve innervates the flexor carpi radialis?
Median nerve
Where does the superficial digital flexor originate?
Medial epicondyle of humerus
Where does the superficial digital flexor insert?
Palmar surface of the base (proximal end) of the middle phalanges of digits II, III, IV, and V
What is the function of the superficial digital flexor?
To flex the carpal, metacarpophalangeal, and proximal interphalangeal joints of digits II, III, IV, and V
Which nerve innervates the superficial digital flexor?
Median nerve
Where does the flexor carpi ulnaris originate?
Ulnar head - the caudal border & medial surface of the olecranon; humeral head - the medial epicondyle of humerus
Where does the flexor carpi ulnaris insert?
Accessory carpal bone
What is the function of the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Flex the carpus
Which nerve innervates the flexor carpi ulnaris?
Ulnar nerve
Where does deep digital flexor originate?
Humeral head - the medial epicondyle of humerus; ulnar head - the proximal 3/4 of caudal border of ulna; radial head - middle 3rd of the medial border of radius
Where does the deep digital flexor insert?
Flexor tubercle on the palmar surface of the distal phalax of each digit
What is the function of the deep digital flexor?
To flex the carpal and metacarpophalangeal joints and the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints of the digits
Which nerves innervate the deep digital flexor?
Median and ulnar nerves
Where does the pronator quadratus originate?
Apposed surfaces of the radius and ulna
What is the function of the pronator quadratus?
To pronate the paw
Which nerve innervates the pronator quadratus?
Median nerve
Which muscles are innervated by the musculocutaneous nerve?
Coracobrachialis, Biceps brachii, Brachialis, and skin of medial antebrachium
Which muscles are innervated by the median nerve?
Pronator teres, Flexor carpi radialis, Pronator quadratus, Superficial digital flexor, Deep digital flexor, and skin of caudal antebrachium and palmar paw
Which muscles are innervated by the radial nerve?
Triceps brachii, Tensor fasciae antebrachii, Anconeus, Extensor carpi radialis, Supinator, Common digital extensor, Lateral digital extensor, Ulnaris lateralis, Abductor digi I longus, and skin of cranial and lateral antebrachium and dorsal paw
Which muscles are innervated by the ulnar nerve?
Flexor carpi ulnaris, Deep digital flexor (ulnar & humeral heads), Interossei, skin of caudal antebrachium, skin of palmar paw