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Muscles of the Pectoral Limb
Pectoral Limb muscles of domestic species
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
09/26/2013

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Term
M. Trapezius
Definition
1. Origin- ligaments of dorsal midline
2. Insertion- scapular spine
3. Most superficial
Term
M. Rhomboideus
Definition
1. Origin- ligaments of dorsal midline
2. Inseriton- scapular cartilage
3. Under trapezius muscle
4. Offers support
Term
M. Serratus ventralis
Definition
1. Origin- caudal, cervical and cranial thoracic vertebrae, ribs
2. Insertion- medial scapula
3. Fan like muscle
4. Provides large amount of stability to attachment
Term
M. Pectoralis
Definition
1. Origin- sternum and ribs
2. Insertion- medial humerus
Term
M. Triceps brachi
Definition
1. Located posterior of limb to humerus
2. 3 headed muscle
3. Inserts at point of elbow
Term
M. Supraspinatus
Definition
1. Origin- supraspinatus fossa of scapula
2. Insertion- humerus
3. Contraction- extension of shoulder
Term
M. Infraspinatus
Definition
1. Origin- infraspinatus fossa of scapula
2. Insertion- humerus
3. Contraction- flexion of shoulder
Term
M. Brachiocephalicus
Definition
Term
M. Latissimus dorsi
Definition
very'
large'muscle
• Origin:'Spinous'processes'of'
thoracic'and'lumbar'vertebrae
• Insertion:'Medial'humerus
• Function:'limb'retraction,'
shoulder'flexion
Term
M. Subclavius
Definition
Term
M. Deltoideus
Definition
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M. Subscapularis
Definition
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M. Brachialis
Definition
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