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Line 9: |
| :The most medial | | :The most medial |
| ::'''Insertion''': Metacarpal tuberosity of the proximal [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|third metacarpal]] (cannon) bone. Uniquely in the horse, the lacertus fibrosus (detachment of the ''biceps brachii'') joins this muscle prior to its insertion. | | ::'''Insertion''': Metacarpal tuberosity of the proximal [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|third metacarpal]] (cannon) bone. Uniquely in the horse, the lacertus fibrosus (detachment of the ''biceps brachii'') joins this muscle prior to its insertion. |
− | ::'''Action''': Extends and fixes the carpus, flexes the elbow | + | ::'''Action''': Extends and fixes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]], flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Elbow Joint|elbow]] |
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| '''''Extensor carpi obliquus''''' (aka '''''abductor pollicis longus''''') | | '''''Extensor carpi obliquus''''' (aka '''''abductor pollicis longus''''') |
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| : Deep to the ''extensor carpi radialis'' | | : Deep to the ''extensor carpi radialis'' |
| :'''Insertion''': Extensor process of the [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Phalanx|distal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|common digital extensor tendon]]. | | :'''Insertion''': Extensor process of the [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Distal Phalanx|distal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|common digital extensor tendon]]. |
− | :'''Action''': Extends carpus and digit | + | :'''Action''': Extends [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]] and digit |
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| '''''Lateral Digital Extensor''''' | | '''''Lateral Digital Extensor''''' |
| : Caudal to the ''common digital extensor'' muscle on the lateral antebrachium | | : Caudal to the ''common digital extensor'' muscle on the lateral antebrachium |
| :'''Insertion''': Dorsal [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Proximal Phalanx|proximal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|lateral digital extensor tendon]]. | | :'''Insertion''': Dorsal [[Phalanges - Horse Anatomy#Proximal Phalanx|proximal phalanx]] via the [[Tendons - Horse Anatomy#Extensors|lateral digital extensor tendon]]. |
− | :'''Action''': Extends the carpus and metacarpophalangeal (fetlock) joint | + | :'''Action''': Extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpophalangeal (Fetlock) Joint|metacarpophalangeal]] (fetlock) joint |
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| =='''Flexors'''== | | =='''Flexors'''== |