Horse Muscle Quiz

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1. Of the hind limb, the Quadriceps femoris muscle has which insertion point:

  • Caudal surface of femur near near third trochanter
  • Medial surface of femur
  • Medial aspect of stifle
  • As part of common calcanean tendon on calcanean tuber
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2. What is the action of the Sartorius hind limb muscle?

  • Flexes hip joint protracts and abducts limb
  • Hip extension
  • Extends hock Flexes stifle
  • Adductor of the limb Flexes hip joint

3. Of the Sublumbar, which muscle has this origin: end of last 2 ribs Lumbar transverse processes

  • Psoas major
  • Iliacus
  • Psoas minor

4. Infraspinatus of the shoulder has which action:

  • Extends and flexes shoulder joint Functions as lateral Collateral ligament
  • Extends and stabilises shoulder joint
  • Extends shoulder joint
  • Advances limb

5. Which of the following actions is due to the Trapezius muscle?

  • Lifts (Elevates) shoulder and draws the scapula craniodorsal (up and forward) and caudo dorsally (up and backwards)
  • Extends, elevates or bends head and neck laterally
  • Opens mouth flexes or lifts head and neck to the side of the muscle
  • Protracts forelimb Flexes and turns head
  • Draws scapula dorsally (up) and cranially (forwards) Elevates neck
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