Muscle locations

Where is the biceps brachii muscle located?

In the forelimb, running from the scapula to the radius/ulna.

Where is the biceps femoris muscle located?

In the hindlimb, along the caudal and lateral thigh.

Where is the brachialis muscle located?

In the forelimb, along the lateral humerus.

Where is the brachiocephalicus muscle located?

Along the neck and shoulder, connecting the head to the forelimb.

Where is the deltoideus muscle located?

In the shoulder, over the lateral scapula.

Where is the diaphragm located?

Between the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

Where are the epaxial muscles located?

Dorsally along the spine.

Where are the extensor or flexor carpi muscles located?

In the forelimb, running along the radius and ulna to the carpus (wrist).

Where is the external abdominal oblique muscle located?

On the lateral abdominal wall.

Where are the external intercostal muscles located?

Between the ribs, on the outer surface.

Where is the fascia lata located?

Over the lateral surface of the thigh, as a connective tissue sheet.

Where are the flexor or extensor tarsi muscles located?

In the hindlimb, running along the lower leg to the hock (tarsus).

Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located?

In the hindlimb, forming the calf region.

Where is the gastrocnemius tendon located?

Extending from the gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus (hock).

Where are the gluteal muscles located?

In the hindquarters, over the pelvis.

Where is the gracilis muscle located?

On the inner thigh (medial hindlimb).

Where are the hamstring muscles located?

On the caudal thigh, running from the pelvis to the tibia.

Where is the internal abdominal oblique muscle located?

Deep to the external abdominal oblique, on the lateral abdominal wall.

Where are the internal intercostal muscles located?

Between the ribs, on the inner surface.

Where is the latissimus dorsi muscle located?

On the dorsal thorax, along the sides of the body.

Where is the linea alba located?

Along the midline of the ventral abdomen.

Where is the longissimus dorsi muscle located?

Along the dorsal spine, from the sacrum to the skull.

Where is the masseter muscle located?

In the cheek region, along the jaw.

Where is the nuchal ligament located?

Along the dorsal neck, connecting the skull to the thoracic vertebrae.

Where is the pectineus muscle located?

On the medial thigh, near the pubis.

Where are the pectoral muscles located?

In the chest, running from the sternum to the forelimb.

Where are the quadriceps femoris muscles located?

On the cranial thigh, running from the pelvis to the stifle.

Where is the rectus abdominis muscle located?

Along the ventral abdomen, from the pubis to the sternum.

Where is the sartorius muscle located?

On the cranial and medial thigh.

Where is the semimembranosus muscle located?

On the caudal thigh, deep to the biceps femoris.

Where is the semitendinosus muscle located?

On the caudal thigh, lateral to the semimembranosus.

Where is the serratus ventralis muscle located?

On the lateral thorax, connecting the scapula to the ribs.

Where is the splenius muscle located?

In the dorsal neck.

Where is the sternocephalicus muscle located?

Along the ventral neck.

Where is the transversus abdominis muscle located?

Deep to the abdominal muscles, running transversely across the abdomen.

Where is the trapezius muscle located?

Over the dorsal neck and shoulders.

Where are the triceps brachii muscles located?

In the forelimb, caudal to the humerus.

What muscles make up the hamstring group?

The biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus.

What muscles form the jugular groove?

The sternocephalicus (ventrally) and brachiocephalicus (dorsally).

What muscles are part of the quadriceps femoris group?

The rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis.

Where is the jugular groove located?

Along the ventral neck, lateral to the trachea.

What is the deepest abdominal muscle?

The transversus abdominis muscle.

What muscle connects the scapula to the thoracic wall?

The serratus ventralis muscle.

What muscles are located on the medial thigh?

The gracilis, sartorius, and pectineus muscles.

Which muscles are responsible for extending the vertebral column?

The longissimus dorsi and epaxial muscles.

What muscles are located in the shoulder region?

The deltoideus and trapezius muscles.

Which muscles form the calf?

The gastrocnemius and soleus muscles.

Where are the intercostal muscles located?

Between the ribs, externally and internally.

What muscle covers the lateral scapula?

The deltoideus muscle.

Where is the Achilles tendon located?

Extending from the gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus (hock).

What muscle lies over the chest?

The pectoral muscles.

Where are the abdominal muscles located?

Along the lateral and ventral abdomen.

What is the name of the connective tissue covering the lateral thigh?

The fascia lata.

Which muscle connects the head to the forelimb?

The brachiocephalicus muscle.

What muscle supports the head and neck dorsally?

The nuchal ligament.