VTMD 206 - Muscle Functions

Draws the leg forward and protracts the limb

Trapezius

Extends the elbow joint

Triceps brachii

Flexes the elbow joint

Biceps brachii

Flexes the elbow joint

Brachialis

Extends the shoulder and stabilises the shoulder joint

Supraspinatus

Helps to stabilise the shoulder joint and flexes the shoulder joint

Infraspinatus

Extends the carpus, stabilizes the elbow

Extensor carpi radialis

Extends the carpus, support during weight bearing

Extensor carpi ulnaris

Extend digits II-V of the forelimb

Common digital extensor

Extend digits III-IV of the forelimb

Lateral digital extensor

Extend the hip joint, abduct the thigh

Gluteals

Extends the stifle

Quadriceps femoris

Extends the hip, flexes the stifle

Semimembranosus

Extends the hip, flexes the stifle, extends the hock

Semitendinosus

Extends the hip, flexes the stifle, extends the hock

Biceps femoris

Adducts the limb

Pectineus

Adducts the limb

Gracilis

Adducts the limb

Sartorius

Extends the hock, flexes the stifle

Gastrocnemius

Extends the hock, flexes the digits

Superficial digital flexor

flexes the hock, rotates paw medially

Tibialis cranialis