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Muscles
Cat muscles of the abdomin, thorax, and pectoral limb.
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 3
03/14/2011

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Caudially
Definition
near the tail or the posteriorend of the body.
Term
Ventrally
Definition
 situated on or toward the lower,abdominal plane of the body;belly
Term
Laterally
Definition
proceeding from, ordirected to a side
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Cranially
Definition
toward the head
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Protracts
Definition
to extend or protrude
Term
Synergistic
Definition
acting together
Term
Manus
Definition
the distal segment of the forelimb of avertebrate, including the carpus and the forefoot or hand
Term
Ulnar
Definition
the bone of the forearm on the side opposite tothe thumb
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Supinate
Definition
rotate (the hand or foot) sothat the palm or sole is upward
Term
Clavobrachialis
Definition
Protraction of the humerus
Term
Clavotrapezius
Definition
Flexes the forearm
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Cleidomastoid
Definition

when clavicle is stationary- turns the head

when head is stationary- moves clavicle anteriorly(foreward)

Term

Levator Scapulae Ventralis

(Omotransversarius)

Definition
pulls scapula craniad(toward head)
Term
Pectoantebrachialis
Definition
draws the forelimb toward the midline
Term

Pectoralis Major

(Superficial Pectoral)

Definition
Draws the forelimb toward the midline and turns the manus forward
Term

Pectoralis Minor

(Deep Pectoral)

Definition
draws forelimb toward midline
Term
Latissimus Dorsi
Definition
pulls forelimb dorsocaudally
Term
Serratus Ventralis
Definition
draws the scapula toward the thoracic wall and helps to support the scapula
Term
Spinotrapezius
Definition
pulls the scapula dorsally and caudially
Term
Acromiotrapezius
Definition
adduct and stabalize the position of the scapulae
Term

Rhomboideus

(capitus/ cervicis and thoracis)

Definition

rotates and pulls scapula cranially

adducts the scapula

Term
Acromiodeltoid
Definition
flexes the humerus and rotates it laterally
Term
Spinodeltoid
Definition
synergistic action with the acromiodeltoid in flexing the humerus and rotating it outward
Term
Supraspinatous
Definition
protracts the humerus
Term
Infraspinatous
Definition
rotates the humerus laterally
Term
Teres Major
Definition
flexes and rotates the humerus medially
Term
Teres Minor
Definition
synergistic action with infranspinatous in rotating humerus laterally
Term
Subscapularis
Definition
adducts the humerus
Term
Coracobrachialis
Definition
adducts the humerus
Term

Epitrochlearis

(Tensor Fascia Antebrachii)

Definition
acts synergistically with triceps brachii in extending antebrachium
Term
Biceps Brachii
Definition
flexes the forearm synergistically with brachialis, tends to supinate the manus and stabilize shoulder joint
Term

Triceps Brachii

(lateral, long, and medial head)

Definition
extends the forearm
Term
Brachialis
Definition
flexes the forearm and is synergistic with the biceps brachii
Term

Extensor Carpi Radialis

(longus and brevis)

Definition
extends the manus
Term

Extensor Digitorium Commuins

(Common Digital Extensor)

Definition
extension of 2nd-5th digits
Term

Extensor Digitorium Lateralis

(Lateral Digital Extensor)

Definition
extends the digits with the extensor digitorum communis synergystically
Term
Extensor Carpis Ulnaris
Definition
extension of carpals of the ulnar side
Term

Flexor Carpi Ulnaris

(humeral and ulnar head)

Definition
wrist flexor
Term

Flexor Digitorium Superficialis

(Superficial Digital Flexor)

Definition
flexes the digits
Term
Flexor Carpi Radialis
Definition
flexes the wrist
Term
Pronator Teres
Definition
Pronation of the manus rotating the radius
Term

FLexor Digitorium Profundus

(Deep Digital Flexor)

Definition
flexes all the digits
Term
Pronator Quandratus
Definition
rotates the radius and is synergistic with the pronator teres
Term

Scalenus

(anterior, posterior, and medius)


Definition
bends the neck and pulls ribs cranially
Term

Intercostalis Externus

(External Intercostal)

Definition
protracts the ribs
Term

Intercostalis Internus

(Internal Intercostal)

Definition
retracts the ribs
Term
Serratus Dorsalis Cranialis
Definition
draws the ribs cranially
Term
Longus Coli
Definition
bendis the neck both ventrally and laterally
Term
External Abdominal Oblique
Definition
compress the abdominal region
Term
Internal Abdominal Oblique
Definition
compress the abdominal region
Term
Teansversus Abdominus
Definition
compress the abdomen
Term
Rectus Abdominis
Definition
compress the abdominal region and  pulls sternum and ribs caudially causing flexion of the trunk
Term
Linea Alba
Definition
connective tissue
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