m
Text replace - "[[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy" to "[[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy"
Line 4: Line 4:  
:'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n.
 
:'''Innervation''': Caudal gluteal n.
 
:'''Origin''': Gluteal fascia
 
:'''Origin''': Gluteal fascia
:'''Insertion''': Unites with the ''tensor fascia lata'', passing over the greater trochanter and attaching on the third trochanter of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]] with radiations to the femoral fascia.  A synovial bursa exists between the tendinous insertion and the third trochanter.  
+
:'''Insertion''': Unites with the ''tensor fascia lata'', passing over the greater trochanter and attaching on the third trochanter of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|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
 
:'''Action''': Extends the hip, retracts the limb and supports outward rotation
   Line 20: Line 20:  
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Origin''': Lateral [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]
 
:'''Origin''': Lateral [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ilium|ilium]]
:'''Insertion''': Greater trochanter of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]]  
+
:'''Insertion''': Greater trochanter of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]]  
 
:'''Action''': Supports the middle gluteal to abduct the limb
 
:'''Action''': Supports the middle gluteal to abduct the limb
   Line 27: Line 27:  
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Origin''': Last sacral vertebra, sacrotuberous ligament
 
:'''Origin''': Last sacral vertebra, sacrotuberous ligament
:'''Insertion''': Passes over the greater trochanter of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]] to insert via a seperate tendon to that of the middle gluteal on the caudal [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]].
+
:'''Insertion''': Passes over the greater trochanter of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]] to insert via a seperate tendon to that of the middle gluteal on the caudal [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]].
 
:'''Action''': Extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and abducts the limb
 
:'''Action''': Extends the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and abducts the limb
   Line 33: Line 33:  
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Innervation''': Cranial gluteal n.
 
:'''Origin''': Tuber coxae, extending distally on the cranial border of the ''quadriceps'' muscle
 
:'''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 [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. A caudodorsal detachment joins the superficial gluteal and so attaches to the greater trochanter of the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]].
+
:'''Insertion''': Combines with the fascia lata and so indirectly attaches to the patella, lateral patellar ligament and cranial border of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. A caudodorsal detachment joins the superficial gluteal and so attaches to the greater trochanter of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]].
 
:'''Action''' Tenses the fascia lata, indirectly flexing the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and extending the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Stifle Joint|stifle]]. Advances the limb during the swing phase of the stride.  
 
:'''Action''' Tenses the fascia lata, indirectly flexing the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Hip Joint|hip]] and extending the [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Coxafemoral/Stifle Joint|stifle]]. Advances the limb during the swing phase of the stride.  
   Line 43: Line 43:  
::Caudal: [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|Ischial tuberosity]]  
 
::Caudal: [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|Ischial tuberosity]]  
 
:'''Insertion''': The two bellies then unite and redivide into three parts that form an extensive aponeurosis.
 
:'''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 [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]], patella, patellar ligament
+
::Cranial - Just distal to the third trochanter on the lateral aspect of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]], patella, patellar ligament
::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 [[Limb 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 [[Limb 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#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]].
+
:'''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 [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneus]].
    
'''''Semitendinosus'''''
 
'''''Semitendinosus'''''
Line 54: Line 54:  
:: Pelvic head - Ventral aspect of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|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 [[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]].
+
:'''Insertion''': The reunited tendon fans out into the crural fascia and partially inserts onto the cranial aspect of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]]. The remaining tendon joins the tarsal tendon of the ''biceps'' muscle to insert on the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tarsal Bones|calcaneal tuberosity]].
 
:'''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.  
 
:'''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.  
   Line 63: Line 63:  
::Pelvic Head - Ventral aspect of the [[Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology#Ischium|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 [[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.  
+
:'''Insertion''': The two bellies of the muscle unite to insert at three places; the [[Limb 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 [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibia]], via an aponeurosis.  
 
:'''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.
 
:'''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.
   Line 69: Line 69:  
:'''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 [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibial tuberosity]]  
+
:'''Insertion''': Unites with the medial patellar ligament and crural fascia to insert on the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibial tuberosity]]  
 
:'''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]].
 
:'''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]].
   Line 75: Line 75:  
: 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 [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femoral head]]  
+
:'''Origin''': Accesspry ligament of the [[Limb Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femoral head]]  
:'''Insertion''': Merges with the crural fascia via an aponeurosis to insert on the [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Tibia and Fibula|tibial crest]]  
+
:'''Insertion''': Merges with the crural fascia via an aponeurosis to insert on the [[Limb 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 [[Joints and Ligaments - Horse Anatomy#Stifle Joint|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]].
   Line 83: Line 83:  
:'''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 [[Bones and Cartilages - Horse Anatomy#Femur|femur]], from the lesser trochanter to the medial condyles, and the medial collateral stifle ligament.
+
:'''Insertion''': Entire medial aspect of the [[Limb 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
    
[[Category:To Do - AP Review]]
 
[[Category:To Do - AP Review]]
Author, Donkey, Bureaucrats, Administrators
53,803

edits