Caudal Muscle of Leg

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Gastrocnemius

Strongest stifle muscle. Main component of common calcaneal tendon (Fabellae). Deep to the superficial digital flexor. Has 2 Heads (medial & lateral)

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Gastrocnemius

Origin: Medial and Lateral supracondylar tuberosity of femur

Insertion: Tuber Calcanei

Action: Extends tarsus, flexes stifle

Innervation: Tibial Nerve

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Superficial Digital Flexor

Arises from femur and gastrocnemius. Hindlimb SDF. Monica Flexoria

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Superficial Digital Flexor

Origin: Lateral supracondylar tuberosity of femur

Insertion: Tuber Calcanei

Action: Flex and extend tarsus

Innervation: Tibial Nerve

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Deep Digital Flexor

  • Lateral digital flexor: Lateral muscle

  • Tibialis caudalis: Smallest

  • Long digital extensor: Medial muscle


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Deep Digital Flexor

Origin: Interosseous membrane

Insertion: All digits

Action: Flex digits & Extend tarsus

Innervation: Tibial Nerve

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Popliteus

It is covered by gastrocnemius and SDF.

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Popliteus

Origin: Lateral condyle of femur

Insertion: Tibia (caudal)

Action: Flexes the stifle and rotate the leg

Innervation: Tibial Nerve

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Gastrucnemius, SDF, DDF

Muscles that are extensors of the tarsus

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SDF, DDF

Muscles Flexor of the digits

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Gastrocnemius, SDF

Muscles flexors of the stifle