Muscles of the hindlimb flashcard

Front

Intrinsic muscles

Back

Contained within the region where they act

Front

Flexor muscles

Back

Decrease angle between a joint

Front

Muscles that move carpus joint

Back

Include flexors and extensors

Front

Origin of Quadriceps Femoris

Back

Ilium and proximal femur

Front

Path of Quadriceps Femoris

Back

Runs down the front of the thigh

Front

Insertion point of Quadriceps Femoris

Back

Tibial tuberosity (all parts)

Front

Function of Quadriceps Femoris

Back

Extends the stifle

Front

Component of stifle joint in Quadriceps Femoris

Back

Contains the patella

Front

Diagram of Quadriceps Femoris in a dog skeleton

Back

The diagram shows the location and structure of the Quadriceps Femoris in a dog.

Front

Components of the hamstring

Back

The hamstring is made up of the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus muscles.