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| =='''Extensors'''== | | =='''Extensors'''== |
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− | The craniolateral position on the forearm, almost all originate from the lateral epicondyle of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Humerus|humerus]]. All innervated by the radial n. from the brachial plexus. | + | The craniolateral position on the forearm, almost all originate from the lateral epicondyle of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Humerus|humerus]]. All innervated by the radial n. from the brachial plexus. |
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| '''''Extensor carpi radialis''''' | | '''''Extensor carpi radialis''''' |
| :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 [[Limb 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 [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]], flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Elbow Joint|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''''') |
− | :'''Origin''': Cranial [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Radius and Ulna|radius]] | + | :'''Origin''': Cranial [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Radius and Ulna|radius]] |
− | :'''Insertion''': Head of [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|second metacarpal]] (medial splint) bone | + | :'''Insertion''': Head of [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|second metacarpal]] (medial splint) bone |
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| '''''Common Digital Extensor''''' | | '''''Common Digital Extensor''''' |
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| =='''Flexors'''== | | =='''Flexors'''== |
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− | Caudal position on the forearm, originate from the caudal medial epicondyle of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Humerus|humerus]]. All innervated by the median or ulnar n. of the brachial plexus. | + | Caudal position on the forearm, originate from the caudal medial epicondyle of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Humerus|humerus]]. All innervated by the median or ulnar n. of the brachial plexus. |
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| '''''Flexor carpi radialis''''' | | '''''Flexor carpi radialis''''' |
− | :The most medial, inserts on the proximal part of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|second metatarsal]] (medial splint)bone | + | :The most medial, inserts on the proximal part of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|second metatarsal]] (medial splint)bone |
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| '''''Flexor carpi ulnaris''''' | | '''''Flexor carpi ulnaris''''' |
− | :The most lateral, inserts on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Bones|accessory carpal bone]]. | + | :The most lateral, inserts on the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Bones|accessory carpal bone]]. |
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| '''''Ulnaris lateralis''''' | | '''''Ulnaris lateralis''''' |
| :The most caudolateral | | :The most caudolateral |
− | :'''Insertion''': [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Bones|accessory carpal bone]] and the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|fourth metatarsal]] (lateral splint) bone. | + | :'''Insertion''': [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Bones|accessory carpal bone]] and the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Metacarpals and Metatarsals|fourth metatarsal]] (lateral splint) bone. |
| :'''Action''': Flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]] rather than extends it, due to its insertion caudal to the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpal joint]] axis. | | :'''Action''': Flexes the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpus]] rather than extends it, due to its insertion caudal to the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Carpal Joint|carpal joint]] axis. |
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