✔️Feline Comparative Anatomy

What are two differences regarding the Scapula?

- Acromion

- serrated face

The acromion in the cat has a _____________ and ______________.

hamate process and suprahamate process

A distinct serrated face is _________ present in the cat

not

In the cat, the serratus ventralis muscle attaches along the entire ___________ ____________ of the scapula, with only a small portion attaching at the medial aspect of the cranial angle

dorsal border

The bony ____________ is present in the cat, but is "floating"

clavicle

In the cat, the supracondylar foramen of the humorous is located _____________.

medially

In the cat, the _________ _________ is the site of passage for brachial artery and median nerve.

supracondylar foramen

In the radius of the cat, the __________ __________ of the radial head is more extensive.

articular circumference

In the digits of the cat, the distal phalanx position when claw is retracted it is _______ or _________ to middle phalanx

axial or abaxial

The Suprahamate Process is the distal attachment site for ___________ and _________.

trapezius m. (cervical part) and omotransversarius m.

The ___________________ is the origin of the deltoideus m. (acromial part).

Hamate Process

The Superficial pectoral m. the descending part has 2 parts, with the more superficial part often referenced as

the ________________________.

pectoantebrachialis m

For the Deep pectoral m. there is a caudal part that is distinct in the cat that is often referenced as the _________________.

xiphihumeralis m.

The ______________________ is very broad in the cat in comparison to the dog

Latissimus dorsi m.

The __________________ is comprised of 2 parts, the descending part (a.k.a., descending pectoral m.) and the transverse part (a.k.a., transverse pectoral m.).

superficial pectoral muscle

The superficial part of the descending pectoral m. is often referenced as the pectoantebrachialis m. due to its insertion on the ____________________.

antebrachial fascia

The deep pectoral m. is also referred to as the __________________.

pectoralis minor.

The superficial pectoral m. is also referred to as _______________.

pectoralis major

The latissimus dorsi m. and the deep pectoral m. are important for pulling the trunk ______________ during climbing.

cranially

The _______________ is well-developed in the cat

Brachioradialis m.

In the cat, the Extensor carpi radialis m. has _______ parts

2

What are the 2 parts of the Extensor carpi radialis m. in the cat?

- Extensor carpi radialis longus

- Extensor carpi radialis brevis

The _________________ muscle acts to supinate the antebrachium in the cat, hence its consistency in the cat relative to the dog.

Brachioradialis Muscle

The pelvis of the cat is _______________ and ______________.

straight and narrow

The pelvis of the dog which is more _________.

flared

Vertebral bodies (lumbar) are more ___________ in the cat in comparison to the dog

elongate

The cat does not have the _______________ ligament and _________________ ligament.

sacrotuberous ligament and nuchal ligament

The feline pelvis has a __________ shape

rectangular

In the cat, the ribs do not extend as far ____________ as in the dog, allowing for a less obstructed view of the intervertebral foramina.

dorsally

In the cat, the vertebral bodies in the lumbar spine are _____________ compared with their height.

long

The vertebral length to height is ____________ in cats in comparison to most dogs.

larger

The __________________ is (a.k.a., the caudofemoralis m.) in the cat

Gluteofemoralis m.

The ________________ acts mainly to move the tail from side-to-side (lateral flexion)

Gluteofemoralis m.

The ______________________ in the cat is distinct and is often confused as the pectineus m.

Adductor longus m.

The __________________ is located deep to the femoral vessels and is not at the caudal aspect of the femoral triangle as in the dog.

pectineus m.

In the cat, the ________________ contributes to the triceps surae muscle group, along with the two heads of the gastrocnemius m.

Soleus m.

The linea alba is ____________ in the cat.

broader

The gluteofemoralis muscle is an ____________ muscle in the cat; but is fused with the biceps femoris m. in the dog.

isolated

The ___________________ is equivalent to the part of the biceps femoris m. in the dog that inserts on the patella.

gluteofemoralis m.

In the cat, the ______________________ forms the caudal border of the femoral triangle.

adductor longus muscle

The pectineus muscle is located deep to the _____________________.

femoral vessels

In the cat, there is a triceps surae muscle group, consisting of the ?

- gastrocnemius muscle (medial and lateral heads)

- soleus muscle.

The soleus muscle can be seen _____________ and ______________ to the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle.

lateral and deep

As a component of the common calcanean tendon, the conjoined tendon of the ____________________ inserts on the calcanean tuber along with the conjoined tendon of the semitendinosus and gracilis mm., calcanean tendon of the biceps femoris m., and tendon of the superficial digital flexor m.

triceps surae

Cats have a relatively wider, more ______________ linea alba that is easier to visualize as compared with dogs.

transparent

T/F: When performing midline celiotomy, properly identifying the linea alba and avoiding paramedian abdominal wall incisions are key to avoiding incising the rectus abdominal muscle

true

An acceptable midline incision should be made __________ through the linea alba or __________ to the rectus abdominal muscles and maintained throughout the approach to avoid muscle damage.

directly; medial

A para-median incision is made off midline and involves incising the ______________________ and exposing it on both sides of the incision.

rectus abdominal muscle