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Bovine Forelimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 17:01, 6 January 2011
, 17:01, 6 January 2011→Flexors
Insertion: middle and distal phalanges.
Insertion: middle and distal phalanges.
==Flexors==
===Flexors===
All innervated by the median or ulnar n. of the brachial plexus. Have a caudal position on the forearm and originate from the caudal medial epicondyle of the humerus.
All innervated by the median or ulnar n. of the brachial plexus. Have a caudal position on the forearm and originate from the caudal medial epicondyle of the humerus.
'''Flexor carpi radialis'''
'''''Flexor carpi radialis'''''
The most medial, inserts on upper 2nd/3rd metacarpal bone.
The most medial, inserts on upper 2nd/3rd metacarpal bone.
'''Flexor carpi ulnaris'''
'''''Flexor carpi ulnaris'''''
The most lateral, inserts on the accessory carpal bone.
The most lateral, inserts on the accessory carpal bone.
'''Superficial Digital Flexor'''
'''''Superficial Digital Flexor'''''
Insertion: palmar surface of middle phalanges.
Insertion: palmar surface of middle phalanges.
'''Deep Digital Flexor'''
'''''Deep Digital Flexor'''''
Passes through carpal canal before branching and continues to palmar distal phalanges.
Passes through carpal canal before branching and continues to palmar distal phalanges.
'''Interosseus muscles'''
'''''Interosseus muscles'''''
This is covered in more detail in the [[Bovine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|bovine phalanges]] section.
This is covered in more detail in the [[Bovine Phalanges - Anatomy & Physiology|bovine phalanges]] section.