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Muscles of the Bovine Crus - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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These muscles can be divided into two groups. On the craniolateral aspect of the limb are the '''flexors of the tarsus''' and '''extensors of the digit'''. On the caudal aspect are the '''extensors of the tarsus''' and '''flexors of the digit'''.
These muscles can be divided into two groups. On the craniolateral aspect of the limb are the '''flexors of the tarsus''' and '''extensors of the digit'''. On the caudal aspect are the '''extensors of the tarsus''' and '''flexors of the digit'''.
=='''Craniolateral Muscles of the Crus'''==
=='''Craniolateral Muscles of the Crus'''==
==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''===
==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''===
* Origin - lateral, proximal tibia
* Origin - lateral, proximal tibia
* Insertion - metatarsal and 2nd and 3rd tarsal bone.
* Insertion - metatarsal and 2nd and 3rd tarsal bone.
==='''Extensors of the Digits'''===
==='''Extensors of the Digits'''===
'''Long digital extensor'''
'''Long digital extensor'''
* Origin - extensor fossa of the femur
* Origin - extensor fossa of the femur
* Insertion - extensor procceses of the distal phalanges
* Insertion - extensor procceses of the distal phalanges
'''Medial digital extensor'''
'''Medial digital extensor'''
* Origin - lateral ligament of the stifle and the lateral tibial condyle.
* Origin - lateral ligament of the stifle and the lateral tibial condyle.
* Insertion - dorsal surface of the second phalanx of the lateral digit.
* Insertion - dorsal surface of the second phalanx of the lateral digit.
'''Short digital extensor'''
'''Short digital extensor'''
* Resembles that of the horse.
* Resembles that of the horse.
=='''Caudal Muscles of the Crus'''==
=='''Caudal Muscles of the Crus'''==
[[Category:Musculoskeletal System]]
[[Category:Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology]]