Muscles of the hindleg quiz

What is the function of extrinsic muscles?

• Originate outside the area where they act

• Contained within the region where they act

• Draws a body part forward

• Draws a body part backward

What is the function of an extensor muscle?

• Extends or straightens by increasing angle between joint

• Decreases angle between a joint

• Moves the limb away from the median plane

• Pulls the limb toward the medial plane

What is the role of an abductor muscle?

• Moves the limb away from the median plane

• Pulls the limb toward the medial plane

• Draws a body part forward

• Draws a body part backward

Which of the following is NOT a part of the quadriceps femoris?

• Vastus lateralis

• Vastus intermedius

• Biceps femoris

• Rectus femoris

Where does the quadriceps femoris originate?

• Tibial tuberosity

• Ilium and proximal femur

• Distal femur

• Patella

Which bone is located directly below the femur in the stifle joint?

• Fibula

• Patella

• Tibia

• Fabella

What is the role of the caudal cruciate ligament in the stifle joint?

• To prevent forward movement of the tibia

• To prevent backward movement of the tibia

• To connect the femur to the patella

• To cushion the joint

Which part of the stifle joint is labeled as the 'tibial tuberosity'?

• A projection on the tibia

• A ligament connecting the femur and tibia

• A muscle attached to the femur

• A cartilage in the joint

What is the function of the articular cartilage in the stifle joint?

• To connect bones

• To provide cushioning

• To stabilize the joint

• To attach muscles

What muscles make up the hamstring?

• Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

• Quadriceps, Gastrocnemius, Soleus

• Deltoid, Trapezius, Latissimus dorsi

• Pectoralis major, Biceps brachii, Triceps brachii