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| ==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''=== | | ==='''Flexors of the tarsus'''=== |
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| + | '''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. |
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| + | '''Peroneus tertius''' |
| + | * Origin - extensor fossa of the femur |
| + | * Insertion - 2nd and 3rd fused tarsal bones and proximal metatarsal |
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| + | '''Cranial tibial''' |
| + | * Origin - lateral, proximal tibia |
| + | * Insertion - metatarsal and 2nd and 3rd tarsal bone. |
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| ==='''Extensors of the Digits'''=== | | ==='''Extensors of the Digits'''=== |
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| + | '''Long digital extensor''' |
| + | * Origin - extensor fossa of the femur |
| + | * Insertion - extensor procceses of the distal phalanges |
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| + | '''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. |
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| + | '''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'''=== |