Cat Dissection review

Front

What is the pectoantebrachialis?

Back

A muscle in the cat that is part of the pectoral group, located in the upper chest region.

Front

What is the function of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Back

It is a major muscle of the calf that helps in plantar flexion of the foot and flexion of the knee.

Front

What is the Tensor fascia lata?

Back

A muscle located on the lateral aspect of the thigh, involved in hip flexion and abduction.

Front

What is the Latissimus Dorsi?

Back

A large muscle of the back that helps in the extension, adduction, and internal rotation of the shoulder.

Front

What is the Gracilis muscle?

Back

A long, thin muscle located in the inner thigh, responsible for hip adduction and knee flexion.

Front

What is the role of the Sartorius muscle?

Back

It is the longest muscle in the body, aiding in hip flexion, abduction, and lateral rotation.

Front

What is the semitendinosus muscle?

Back

A muscle of the hamstring group that assists in knee flexion and hip extension.

Front

What is the semimembranosus muscle?

Back

Another muscle of the hamstring group, involved in knee flexion and hip extension.

Front

What is the Vastus Medialis?

Back

A muscle located in the thigh, part of the quadriceps group, important for knee extension.

Front

What is the role of the pectoralis major?

Back

A large muscle in the chest that is responsible for the movement of the shoulder joint.