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Hindlimb - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 12:26, 8 September 2008
, 12:26, 8 September 2008→'''The Gluteals'''
* Function - Retraction and abduction of the limb and hip extension
* Function - Retraction and abduction of the limb and hip extension
* Origin - 2nd-4th caudal vertebrae
* Origin - 2nd-4th caudal vertebrae
* Insertion - Lateral aspect of patella and fascia lata via a aponeurosis
* Insertion - Lateral aspect of patella and fascia lata via an aponeurosis
* Location - Between the superficial gluteal muscle and biceps muscle of the thigh.
* Location - Between the superficial gluteal muscle and biceps muscle of the thigh.
'''''Middle Gluteal Muscle'''''
'''''Middle Gluteal Muscle'''''
* This muscle also shows great species variance. Though all species have a superficial and deep portion that a seperated by a tendinous sheet. Both tendons on their site of insertion are protected by a synovial bursa.
* This muscle also shows great species variance. Though all species have a superficial and deep portion that are seperated by a tendinous sheet. Both tendons on their site of insertion are protected by a synovial bursa.
* Function - most powerful extensor of the hip, also abducts and retracts the limb.
* Function - most powerful extensor of the hip, also abducts and retracts the limb.
'''''Piriform Muscle'''''
'''''Piriform Muscle'''''
* This muscle shows great species variance.
* This muscle shows great species variance.
* Function - flexion of the hip and extension of the stifle.
* Function - flexion of the hip and extension of the stifle.
===='''The Hamstrings'''====
===='''The Hamstrings'''====