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Muscles of the Bovine Crus - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''===
==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''===
'''Peroneus longus'''
* Origin - lateral condyle of the tibia.
* Insertion - the first tarsal bone and the proximal end of the large metatarsal bone.
* It is enveloped by a synovial sheath.
'''Peroneus tertius'''
* Origin - extensor fossa of the femur
* Insertion - 2nd and 3rd fused tarsal bones and proximal metatarsal
'''Cranial tibial'''
* Origin - lateral, proximal tibia
* Insertion - metatarsal and 2nd and 3rd tarsal bone.
==='''Extensors of the Digits'''===
==='''Extensors of the Digits'''===
'''Long digital extensor'''
* Origin - extensor fossa of the femur
* Insertion - extensor procceses of the distal phalanges
'''Medial digital extensor'''
* Origin - lateral ligament of the stifle and the lateral tibial condyle.
* Insertion - dorsal surface of the second phalanx of the lateral digit.
'''Short digital extensor'''
* Resembles that of the horse.
=='''Caudal Muscles of the Crus'''==
=='''Caudal Muscles of the Crus'''==
==='''Extensors of the Tarsus'''===
==='''Extensors of the Tarsus'''===