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::Middle - Crural fascia, patella, lateral patellar ligament, cranial aspect of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. | ::Middle - Crural fascia, patella, lateral patellar ligament, cranial aspect of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. | ||
::Caudal - Radiates into the crural fascia and forms the '''tarsal tendon''. This combines with the detachment from the semitendinous inserts on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneus]]. | ::Caudal - Radiates into the crural fascia and forms the '''tarsal tendon''. This combines with the detachment from the semitendinous inserts on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneus]]. | ||
| − | :'''Action''': Generally extends and abducts the limb. The cranial (vertebral) part extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy# | + | :'''Action''': Generally extends and abducts the limb. The cranial (vertebral) part extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]]. The caudal (pelvic) part extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] but flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]]. It also helps extend the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Joint|tarsus]] through its attachment via the '''tarsal tendon''' on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneus]]. |
'''''Semitendinosus''''' | '''''Semitendinosus''''' | ||
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:'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n. | :'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n. | ||
:'''Origin''': | :'''Origin''': | ||
| − | :: Pelvic head - Ventral aspect of the ischial tuberosity | + | :: Pelvic head - Ventral aspect of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|ischial tuberosity]] |
:: Vertebral head - Spinous and transverse processes of the sacrum, 1st caudal vertebrae, sacrotuberous ligament | :: Vertebral head - Spinous and transverse processes of the sacrum, 1st caudal vertebrae, sacrotuberous ligament | ||
| − | :'''Insertion''': The reunited tendon fans out into the crural fascia and partially inserts onto the cranial aspect of the tibia. The remaining tendon joins the tarsal tendon of the ''biceps'' muscle to insert on the calcaneal tuberosity. | + | :'''Insertion''': The reunited tendon fans out into the crural fascia and partially inserts onto the cranial aspect of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. The remaining tendon joins the tarsal tendon of the ''biceps'' muscle to insert on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneal tuberosity]]. |
| − | :'''Action''': Extends the hip, stifle and tarsus during weightbearing causing propulsion. When the limb is non-weightbearing, it flexes the stifle, rotates the leg outwards and moves it backwards. | + | :'''Action''': Extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]], [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Joint|tarsus]] during weightbearing causing propulsion. When the limb is non-weightbearing, it flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]], rotates the leg outwards and moves it backwards. |
'''''Semimembranosus''''' | '''''Semimembranosus''''' | ||
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:'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n., Tibial n. | :'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n., Tibial n. | ||
:'''Origin''': | :'''Origin''': | ||
| − | ::Pelvic Head - Ventral aspect of the ischial tuberosity | + | ::Pelvic Head - Ventral aspect of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|ischial tuberosity]] |
::Vertebral head - Sacrotuberous ligament, 1st caudal vertebra | ::Vertebral head - Sacrotuberous ligament, 1st caudal vertebra | ||
| − | :'''Insertion''': The two bellies of the muscle unite to insert at three places; the medial femoral condyle via a short tendon, the medial collateral ligament of the | + | :'''Insertion''': The two bellies of the muscle unite to insert at three places; the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|medial femoral condyle]], via a short tendon, the medial collateral ligament of the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Femorotibial Joint|femorotibial joint]] and to the medial condyle of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]], via an aponeurosis. |
| − | :'''Action''': Extends the | + | :'''Action''': Extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]] during weightbearing, facillitating propulsion. When non-weightbearing, adducts and retracts the limb. |
'''''Sartorius''''' | '''''Sartorius''''' | ||
:'''Innervation''': Femoral n. | :'''Innervation''': Femoral n. | ||
:'''Origin''': Iliac fascia and tendon of the ''psoas minor'' muscle | :'''Origin''': Iliac fascia and tendon of the ''psoas minor'' muscle | ||
| − | :'''Insertion''': Unites with the medial patellar ligament and crural fascia to insert on the tibial tuberosity | + | :'''Insertion''': Unites with the medial patellar ligament and crural fascia to insert on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibial tuberosity]] |
| − | :'''Action''': Flexes | + | :'''Action''': Flexes the hip, advances and adducts the limb. Its union with the fascia crural fascia and fascia of the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]] allows it to also extend the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]]. |
'''''Gracilis''''' | '''''Gracilis''''' | ||
: Extensive sheet of muscle covering the caudal aspect of the medial thigh | : Extensive sheet of muscle covering the caudal aspect of the medial thigh | ||
:'''Innervation''': Obturator n. | :'''Innervation''': Obturator n. | ||
| − | :'''Origin''': Accesspry ligament of the femoral head | + | :'''Origin''': Accesspry ligament of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femoral head]] |
| − | :'''Insertion''': Merges with the crural fascia via an aponeurosis to insert on the tibial crest | + | :'''Insertion''': Merges with the crural fascia via an aponeurosis to insert on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibial crest]] |
| − | :'''Action''': Adducts the limb, can also move the rump sideways if the foot is on the ground. Aids extension of the stifle. | + | :'''Action''': Adducts the limb, can also move the rump sideways if the foot is on the ground. Aids extension of the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|stifle]]. |
'''''Adductor Muscles''''' | '''''Adductor Muscles''''' | ||
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:'''Innervation''': Obturator n. | :'''Innervation''': Obturator n. | ||
:'''Origin''': Ventral surface of the pelvis and apaneurosis of the ''gracillis'' muscle | :'''Origin''': Ventral surface of the pelvis and apaneurosis of the ''gracillis'' muscle | ||
| − | :'''Insertion''': Entire medial aspect of the femur, from the lesser trochanter to the medial condyles, and the medial collateral stifle ligament. | + | :'''Insertion''': Entire medial aspect of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]], from the lesser trochanter to the medial condyles, and the medial collateral stifle ligament. |
:'''Action''': Adduct the limb, can also retract the limb and move the rump forward and sideways | :'''Action''': Adduct the limb, can also retract the limb and move the rump forward and sideways | ||
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Revision as of 11:26, 31 October 2012
The rump muscles are also made up of a number of different muscle groups and have considerably more groups than the girdle muscles. They extend between the ilium and the thigh. These muscles are particularly large in the horse, providing the power for forward locomotion.
Superficial Gluteal
- Innervation: Caudal gluteal n.
- Origin: Gluteal fascia
- Insertion: Unites with the tensor fascia lata, passing over the greater trochanter and attaching on the third trochanter of the femur with radiations to the femoral fascia. A synovial bursa exists between the tendinous insertion and the third trochanter.
- Action: Extends the hip, retracts the limb and supports outward rotation
Middle Gluteal
- The largest of the gluteals, it lies deep to the superficial gluteal and provides the visible shape of the croup. A sheet of tendon divides the muscle into a deep (accessory gluteal muscle) and superficial part. It fuses caudally with the piriformis muscle.
- Innervation: Caudal gluteal n.
- Origin: 1st lumbar vertebra, aponeurosis of the longissimus muscle, sacrum, sacrotuberous ligament
- Insertion:
- Deep - Greater trochanter and intertrochanteric crest
- Superficial - Greater trochanter
- Action: Poweful hip extensor, retracts and abducts the limb. Transfers the power of the hindlimb to the trunk, allowing the horse to rear up.
Deep Gluteal
- Deepest of the gluteals, directly overlying the coxafemoral (hip) joint
- Innervation: Cranial gluteal n.
- Origin: Lateral ilium
- Insertion: Greater trochanter of the femur
- Action: Supports the middle gluteal to abduct the limb
Piriformis
- Fused to the middle gluteal muscle
- Innervation: Cranial gluteal n.
- Origin: Last sacral vertebra, sacrotuberous ligament
- Insertion: Passes over the greater trochanter of the femur to insert via a seperate tendon to that of the middle gluteal on the caudal femur.
- Action: Extends the hip and abducts the limb
Tensor Muscle of the Fascia Lata
- Innervation: Cranial gluteal n.
- Origin: Tuber coxae, extending distally on the cranial border of the quadriceps muscle
- Insertion: Combines with the fascia lata and so indirectly attaches to the patella, lateral patellar ligament and cranial border of the tibia. A caudodorsal detachment joins the superficial gluteal and so attaches to the greater trochanter of the femur.
- Action Tenses the fascia lata, indirectly flexing the hip and extending the stifle. Advances the limb during the swing phase of the stride.
Biceps Femoris
- Largest and most lateral of the caudal thigh muscles. It lies very superficially, covered only by fascia and skin. The biceps are comprised of two parts, a strong cranial (vertebral head) and smaller caudal part (pelvic head).
- Innervation: Caudal gluteal n.
- Origin:
- Cranial: Spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae, caudal border of the sacrotuberous ligament
- Caudal: Ischial tuberosity
- Insertion: The two bellies then unite and redivide into three parts that form an extensive aponeurosis.
- Cranial - Just distal to the third trochanter on the lateral aspect of the femur, patella, patellar ligament
- Middle - Crural fascia, patella, lateral patellar ligament, cranial aspect of the tibia.
- Caudal - Radiates into the crural fascia and forms the 'tarsal tendon. This combines with the detachment from the semitendinous inserts on the calcaneus.
- Action: Generally extends and abducts the limb. The cranial (vertebral) part extends the hip and stifle. The caudal (pelvic) part extends the hip but flexes the stifle. It also helps extend the tarsus through its attachment via the tarsal tendon on the calcaneus.
Semitendinosus
- Large muscle, forming the contour of the caudal thigh. In horses, the muscle is comprised of two heads; the bellies of which then reunite and run as a flat tendon to the medial side of the leg.
- Innervation: Caudal gluteal n.
- Origin:
- Pelvic head - Ventral aspect of the ischial tuberosity
- Vertebral head - Spinous and transverse processes of the sacrum, 1st caudal vertebrae, sacrotuberous ligament
- Insertion: The reunited tendon fans out into the crural fascia and partially inserts onto the cranial aspect of the tibia. The remaining tendon joins the tarsal tendon of the biceps muscle to insert on the calcaneal tuberosity.
- Action: Extends the hip, stifle and tarsus during weightbearing causing propulsion. When the limb is non-weightbearing, it flexes the stifle, rotates the leg outwards and moves it backwards.
Semimembranosus
- Most medial muscle in the 'hamstring' group, it unites with the semitendinosus to form the caudal contour of the thigh. In the horse it has two heads, a vertebral head and stronger pelvic head.
- Innervation: Caudal gluteal n., Tibial n.
- Origin:
- Pelvic Head - Ventral aspect of the ischial tuberosity
- Vertebral head - Sacrotuberous ligament, 1st caudal vertebra
- Insertion: The two bellies of the muscle unite to insert at three places; the medial femoral condyle, via a short tendon, the medial collateral ligament of the femorotibial joint and to the medial condyle of the tibia, via an aponeurosis.
- Action: Extends the hip and stifle during weightbearing, facillitating propulsion. When non-weightbearing, adducts and retracts the limb.
Sartorius
- Innervation: Femoral n.
- Origin: Iliac fascia and tendon of the psoas minor muscle
- Insertion: Unites with the medial patellar ligament and crural fascia to insert on the tibial tuberosity
- Action: Flexes the hip, advances and adducts the limb. Its union with the fascia crural fascia and fascia of the stifle allows it to also extend the stifle.
Gracilis
- Extensive sheet of muscle covering the caudal aspect of the medial thigh
- Innervation: Obturator n.
- Origin: Accesspry ligament of the femoral head
- Insertion: Merges with the crural fascia via an aponeurosis to insert on the tibial crest
- Action: Adducts the limb, can also move the rump sideways if the foot is on the ground. Aids extension of the stifle.
Adductor Muscles
- In the horse there are two adductors, the cranial short adductor muscle and the caudal greater adductor muscle.
- Innervation: Obturator n.
- Origin: Ventral surface of the pelvis and apaneurosis of the gracillis muscle
- Insertion: Entire medial aspect of the femur, from the lesser trochanter to the medial condyles, and the medial collateral stifle ligament.
- Action: Adduct the limb, can also retract the limb and move the rump forward and sideways