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JJC Vet Tech 260
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 2
11/06/2014

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Term
All muscles contract toward the ____.
Definition
origin
Term
All bones have a/n ____ and a/n ____.
Definition
origin, insertion
Term
Origin and insertion of Temporalis:
Definition
O: temporal fossa
passes medial to zygomatic arch
I: coronoid process of mandible
Term
Origin and insertion of Masseter:
Definition
O:
I: mandibular shaft
Term
What are the "strap" muscles?
Definition
-sternohyoidius
-sternothyroidius
Term
The muscles of the neck move the head which way?
Definition
side to side, not up and down (nuchal ligament does that)
Term
Muscle that allows for growling and pulling the lips back to bare the teeth?
Definition
platismus
Term
Function of the Triceps brachii:
Definition
extend; pull olecranon up and back
Term
Function of the Biceps brachii:
Definition
flex, pull radius up
Term
Function of the Brachialis:
Definition
flex, supate/pronate
Term
Function of the Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus:
Definition
move scapula forward and backward
Term
Origin and insertion of the Deltoid:
Definition
O: acromion (or spine in horses)
I: brachium head
Term
Why is it important to know where the strap muscles are?
Definition
Must move them apart for tracheotomy.
Term
Origin and insertion of Biceps brachii:
Definition
O: on scapula near glenoid cavity
I: proximal radius
Term
Origin and insertion of Brachialis:
Definition
O: cranial humerus
I: cranial radius
Term
What muscles compose the jugular furrow? Where do they lie in relation to one another?
Definition
-Brachiocephalic
-Sternocephalic
-Omohyoideus (between jug and carotid)
Term
In what species is the jugular and carotid not separated very well?
Definition
horse and ox; omohyoideus sits between Brachiocephalic and Sternocephalic to protect carotid
Term
How are the external intercostal muscles oriented? What about the internal intercostals?
Definition
EXTERNAL
-they are more ventral
-go from craniodorsal to caudoventral

INTERNAL
-they are deeper
-cranioventral to caudodorsal (double check this)
Term
If ____ muscles are cut during a thorax Sx, pneumothorax results.
Definition
internal intercostals
Term
Muscle groups dorsal to the spine?
Muscle groups ventral to the spine?
Definition
D: epaxials
V: psoas
Term
When would an animal use its Psoas muscles?
Definition
-mounting, mating
-cats when reaching out to trip prey
Term
The Psoas muscles surround the ____ muscles.
Definition
rectus abdominus
Term
Function of the psoas muscles?
Definition
to twist or bend spine
Term
Function of the abdominal muscles as a whole?
Definition
-childbirth
-defecation
-vomiting
-coughing/hacking
-etc
Term
What vertebrae are the epaxials by? What about the psoas?
Definition
C2 - L6 for both, but some epaxials go to sacrum
Term
When would an animal use its Epaxial muscles?
Definition
-shake off water
-twist/bend spine
Term
List the abdominal muscles in order from outside to inside:
Definition
Rectus abdominis
External abdominal obliques
Internal abdominal obliques
Transverse abdominis
Term
Landmarks of the paralumbar fossa:
Definition
-last rib
-lumbar vertebrae
-hooks
-internal abdominal obliques (forms caudal border)
Term
What abdominal muscle has peritoneum covering its medial aspect?
Definition
transverse abdominis
Term
What fraction of abdominal organs are protected by the skeleton dorsally, ventrally, and laterally? Which organs are?
Definition
1/2 are protected
-jejunum, uterus, kidneys are not; held in and protected by muscle
Term
The linea alba is formed by what?
Definition
aponeurosis of int. ab. obliques, ext. ab. obliques, and transverse abdominis
Term
Define "aponeurosis:"
Definition
A flat sheet or ribbon of tendonlike material that anchors a muscle or connects it with the part that the muscle moves.
Term
What is the muscle "belly"?
Definition
central portion of a muscle
Term
Most muscles are attached to bones at both ends by tough fibrous connective tissue called:
Definition
tendons
Term
Broad sheets of fibrous connective tissue that attach muscle to other muscle or to bone:
Definition
aponeuroses
Term
Most prominent aponeurosis is the:
Definition
linea alba
Term
Straightening a joint is flexion or extension?
Definition
extension
Term
What is a "prime mover"?
Definition
muscle or group of muscles that directly produces a desired movement
Term
What is an "antagonist?"
Definition
muscle or group of muscles that directly opposes the action of the prime mover
Term
Characteristics for which muscles are named:
Definition
-action
-shape
-location
-direction of fibers
-number of heads
Term
Deltoid refers to what shape? What about serratus ventralis?
Definition
triangular; saw-toothed
Term
What is a muscle "head"?
Definition
origin site
Term
azygous
Definition
not paired
Term
externus
Definition
external or outer
Term
gracilis
Definition
slender
Term
latissimus
Definition
wide
Term
longissimus
Definition
long
Term
longus
Definition
long
Term
medius
Definition
intermediate
Term
orbicularis
Definition
surrounding
Term
quadratus
Definition
square
Term
rectus
Definition
straight
Term
rhombodeus
Definition
kite-shaped
Term
scalenus
Definition
unequally 3-sided
Term
teres
Definition
round or cylindrical
Term
transversus
Definition
crosslike
Term
vastus
Definition
great
Term
Platysma: location, action, importance
Definition
-large sheet just under skin, covers ventral half of face
-O: raphe of dorsal neck
-I: commissure of lips
-draw lip commissure caudally (growl)
Term
Masseter: location, action, importance
Definition
-most powerful chewing muscle
-O: ventral border of rostral half of zygomatic
-I: ventrolateral border of mandible
-raise mandible to close mouth
Term
Temporalis: location, action, importance
Definition
-largest muscle of head, passes medial to zygomatic
-O: temporal fossa of parietal
-I: surrounds coronoid process
-raise mandible to close mouth
Term
Trapezius and Splenius: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: fibrous raphe of neck, from T3-T9
-I: spine of scapula
-extend/raise head, elevate shoulder and draw it forward/backward
Term
Serratus Ventralis: location, action, importance
Definition
-strong, fan-shaped covering caudal 1/2 neck and cranial 1/2 lateral thoracic wall.
-O: transverse processes of C3-C7, ribs 1-8
-I: serrated mediodorsal part of scapula
-primary muscle to support trunk and move it forward/back in relation to limb
Term
Pectoral: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: sternum
-I: humerus
-superficial pectoral: adducts and advances limb (extend shoulder)
-deep pectoral: adducts and retracts limb
Term
Brachiocephalicus: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: brachium
-I: skull
-divided in 2 by clavicle remnants
-cleidobrachialis, cleidocephalicus
-flex neck laterally, pull limb forward
Term
Sternocephalicus: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: manubrium
-I: carnivores: occipital area and mastoid; horse: mandible
-pull head down; muscle small bc gravity
Term
Sternohyoid and Sternothyroid: location, action, importance
Definition
-"strap" muscles
-O: manubrium
-I: hyoid bones
-pull tongue caudally via hyoid
-cover entire ventral trachea, must move for tracheotomy
Term
Omohyoideus: location, action, importance
Definition
-small, fleshy muscle found in ox and horse only
-O: fascia for shoulder joint
-I: hyoid bones
-separates external jugular from common carotid artery in cranial neck
Term
Deltoid: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: spine of scapula
-I: deltoid tuberosity of humerus
-flexes shoulder joint
Term
Supraspinatus: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: supraspinous fossa of scapula
-I: tendon inserts on greater & lesser tubercles of humerus
-extends the shoulder
Term
Infraspinatus: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: infraspinous fossa of scapula
-I: greater tubercle of humerus
-extends and flexes shoulder
Term
Nuchal ligament: location, action, importance
Definition
-yellow, elastic CT
-O: upper cervical vertebrae and skull
-I: spinous processes of thoracic vertebrae
-helps support head
-supraspinous bursa formed by nuchal ligament can harbor Brucella abortus (fistulous withers)
Term
bursa
Definition
fluid-filled sac or cavity, especially one countering friction at a joint
Term
Jugular groove borders:
Definition
-brachiocephalicus
-sternocephalicus
-deep wall in:
horse/ox: omohyoideus
ruminant: sternomastoid
Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
Biceps Brachii: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: 2 heads on supraglenoid tubercle on distal cranial scapula
-tendon of origin crosses shoulder joint
-I: tendon of insertion on proximal cranial end of radius
-major muscle that flexes elbow
Term
Triceps Brachii: location, action, importance
Definition
-fills in triangular space between scapula, humerus, olecranon
-O: 3 heads on distolateral caudal edge of scapula
-I: olecranon
-major extensor muscle of elbow
Term
Brachialis: location, action, importance
Definition
-O: proximal caudal aspect of humerus
-extends laterally along brachial groove of humerus, over flexor surface of elbow
-I: radial tuberosity
-flexes elbow
Term
Pronator and Supinator muscles
Definition
-O: distal humerus
-I: radius
*in carnivores!
Term
Muscles distal to the elbow are an important collection of...
Definition
digital extensors and flexors
Term
Digital extensors and flexors are named how? Give an example.
Definition
-actions and locations
-extensor carpi radius: extends the carpus, located over radius
Term
Where in the limbs are there no muscle bodies?
Definition
-manus and pes
-aka distal to carpus or tarsus
Term
Epaxial muscles are sometimes called what?
Definition
muscles of the back
Term
Expaxial muscles work in groups to move the backbone in several different ways. Name and describe these motions:
Definition
-Flex (bend forward)
-Extend (bend backward)
-Abduct (bend to the side)
-Adduct (bend back to midline)
-Rotate (twist the backbone)
Term
Aside from moving the back, what other functions do the epaxial muscles have?
Definition
-raise head and neck
-rotate head
-raise trunk
-aid in inspiration
-shake off water
Term
The epaxial muscles exend from where to where?
Definition
pelvis to skull
Term
Epaxials are divided into 3 groups based on ___. What are they?
Definition
-closeness to vertebrae

-iliocostalis group (most lateral)
-longissimus group (intermediate)
-transversospinalis group (most medial)
Term
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Definition
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Term
Iliocostalis
Definition
-most lateral epaxials
-overlapping muscles from ilium to transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae, the ribs, and transverse process of C7
-fix/stabilize or extend vertebral column
-aid in inspiration by pulling ribs caudally
Term
Longissimus
Definition
-intermediate epaxials
-from ilium to head
-further divided into thoracolumbar, cervical, and capital divisions
Term
Longissimus lumborum and Longissimus thoracis:
Definition
-extend vertebral column and raise cranial body from pelvis
-responsible for sudden raising of caudal body (eg stand on haunches, horse getting up)
Term
Longissimus cervicis:
Definition
-from transverse processes of C7 to caudal thoracic vertebrae
-extend neck, turn neck to side
Term
Longissimus capitis:
Definition
-from T3 to mastoid process
-extend the neck, extend and rotate atlanto-occiptal
Term
Transversospinalis
Definition
-most medical epaxials
-join vertebrae to one another
-from ilium to skull
-fix and rotate spine, raise head and neck, rotate atlas
-divided into 6 muscle groups
Term
Name and describe the divisions of the tranversospinalis muscles:
Definition
Semispinalis: raise neck
Multifidus: fix spine
Rotatores: rotate thoracic vertebrae
Interspinales: fix spine
Rectus capitis: extend atlanto-occipital joint
Obliquus capitis: rotate atlas on axis
Term
Inspiration involves the ribs moving (which direct?) and the diaphragm moving (which direction?)
Definition
ribs forward, diaphragm caudally
Term
Expiration involves the ribs moving (which direction?) and the diaphragm moving (which direction?)
Definition
ribs backward, diaphragm forward
Term
3 most recognizable and easily seen muscles involved in breathing:
Definition
-external intercostals
-internal intercostal
-diaphragm
Term
External Intercostals: location, action, importance
Definition
-in intercostal spaces
-fibers run caudoventrally between adjacent ribs
-expand thorax by pulling ribs forward = inspiration
Term
Internal Intercostals: location, action, importance
Definition
-in intercostal spaces, deep to externals
-fibers run cranioventrally between adjacent ribs
-reduce transverse diameter of thorax by pulling ribs backward = expiration
Term
Diaphragm: define and describe its actions
Definition
-moves caudally to ^volume of thorax = inspiration
-moves cranially to decrease volume of thorax = expiration
-musculotendinous plate b/t thorax and abdominal cavities
Term
Where does the diaphragm attach?
Definition
-periph to lumbar vertebrae, ribs, and sternum
Term
Fibers of the diaphragm arise from skeletal parts and radiate toward the...
Definition
tendinous center
Term
What innervates the diaphragm?
Definition
phrenic nerve
Term
Diaphragm is anatomically divided into four parts:
Definition
-lumbar (crura)
-tendinous
-costal
-sternal
Term
At what lumbar vertebrae do the diaphragm's crura attach? What passes through here?
Definition
L1-L3
aortic hiatus: aorta, thoracic duct, vena azygos
Term
Just ventral and to the right of the aortic hiatus, in the right diaphragmatic crura, is the:
Definition
esophageal hiatus
Term
What passes through the esophageal hiatus?
Definition
esophagus, 2 vagal nerve trunks
Term
Describe the central tendon of diaphragm.
Definition
strong, thin, fibrous sheet with slit-like passage = foramen vena cava
Term
Describe the location of the costal part of the diaphragm:
Definition
attaches to costal wall from last rib cranially to approximately rib 7 at sternum
Term
Describe the location of the sternal part of the diaphragm:
Definition
-musculotendinous attachment of muscle fibers to sternum at level of rib 7 approximately
Term
The muscles of the abdomen do what to the abdominal viscera? What is the term for this function, and what does this help with?
Definition
compress them; abdominal press; aids expiration, urination, defecation, and parturition
Term
The muscles of the abdomen form the (directional) abdominal wall.
Definition
ventrolateral
Term
Abdominal muscles from the outside inward:
Definition
-external abdominal oblique
-internal abdominal oblique
-rectus abdominis
-transversus abdominis
Term
External Abdominal Oblique
Definition
-sheet-like muscle extending from ribs and thoracolumbar fascia and its muscle fibers
-run obliquely caudoventrally to linea alba
-its aponeuroses surround rectus abdominis
Term
The linea alba is formed by what? It extends from where to where?
Definition
-aponeuroses of ext. ab. obli., int. abd. obl., and transverse abdominis
-extends from xiphoid to pubic symphysis
Term
Inguinal ligament
Definition
-tendinous CT forming caudal border of external abdominal oblique aponeuroses that extends from tuber coxae
Term
Prepubic tendon
Definition
-tendinous CT located across cranial side of pubic bones and is insertion for rectus abdominis
Term
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Definition
-deep to external abd. obl.
-from thoracolumbar fascia, tuber coxae, and inguinal ligament to last rib and linea alba
-fibers run obliquely cranioventrally
-forms caudal border of paralumbar fossa
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
-fibers run craniocaudally in straight line from sternum along linea alba to insert on prepubic tendon
-numerous transverse tendinous insertions
Term
Transversus Abdominis
Definition
-deepest of abd. muscles
-from costal cartilages, ribs, last lumbar transverse process and tuber coxae to insert on linea alba
-muscle + fascia = abdominal wall
Term
inguinal canal
Definition
-oblique passage through caudal part of abdominal wall
-internal = deep inguinal ring
-superficial= inguinal ring
-slit-like space between aponeuroses of ext/int abd. obliques
-males: spermatic cord
-females: vaginal process of broad ligament
Term
vaginal process of broad ligament
Definition
fat-filled, finger-like structure passing out of external inguinal ring; not seen in all females
Term
In males, the testicle is surrounded by peritoneum called:
Definition
vaginal tunics
Term
Muscles of the pelvis and pelvic limb are usually divided into 4 categories:
Definition
-sublumbar
-rump
-thigh
-crus
Term
Name and give the function of the sublumbar muscles:
Definition
-Psoas minor
-Iliopsoas
-quadratuc lumborum

-ventral surface of T/L vertebrae to os coxae/femur
-fix/flex lumbar spine, flex hip, pull hip forward when weight bearing
Term
Another name for Achilles tendon:
Definition
calcanean tendon (part of it made up by tensor fasciae latae)
Term
Most superficial of rump muscles:
Definition
gluteus superficialis
Term
Deep rump muscle from iliac crest to greater trochanter:
Definition
gluteus medius
Term
Biceps Femoris
Definition
long, large muscle inserts on middle lateral tibia
Term
Semitendinosus
Definition
diffusely inserts on tibial crest and caudomedial surface of tibia
Term
Semimembranosus
Definition
like semitendinosus, diffusely inserts on tibial crest and caudomedial surface of tibia
Term
Name and describe location/function of caudal thigh muscles:
Definition
biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

-O=ischial tuberosity
-run lateral to thigh
-wt-bearing = extend stifle; leg free = flex stifle
Term
Name and describe location/function of cranial thigh muscles:
Definition
-Quadriceps femoris
-tuber coxae to tibial tuberosity
-extend stifle
Term
Name medial thigh muscles:
Definition
-Sartorius
-Gracilis
-Pectineus
Term
crus muscles are called:
Definition
gaskin
Term
Gaskin muscles:
Definition
digital extensors/flexors, hock extensors

-most easily recognized = gastrocnemius (extend hock)
Term
Muscles on the medial surface of crus?
Definition
none- bone lies just under skin
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