Muscles of the Neck, Chest, and Abdomen

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Which muscle is located in the superficial chest region?

  • Biceps brachii
  • Serratus ventralis
  • Rhomboideus major
  • Pectoralis major (correct)

Which of the following muscles is part of the abdominal wall?

  • External oblique (correct)
  • Acromiotrapezius
  • Levator scapulae ventralis
  • Gluteus maximus

Identify the muscle that is part of the posterior thigh.

  • Tibialis posterior
  • Semitendinosus (correct)
  • Rectus femoris
  • Flexor carpi radialis

Which muscle is classified as a deep muscle of the shoulder?

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Which of the following is a function of the muscles located in the forelimb?

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Flashcards

Sternomastoid muscle

A neck muscle that helps with head and neck movement, especially turning the head.

Pectoralis major muscle

A large chest muscle, important for pushing and pulling movements.

Rectus abdominis muscle

A muscle in the abdominal wall, running vertically and essential for flexing the torso.

Trapezius muscle group

A set of muscles in the upper back and neck, responsible for shoulder blade movement and head posture.

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Biceps brachii muscle

A muscle in the upper arm, responsible for bending the elbow.

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Study Notes

Anterior Neck Muscles

  • Sternomastoid: A muscle in the anterior neck.
  • Mylohyoid: A muscle in the anterior neck.
  • Masseter: A muscle in the anterior neck.
  • Sternohyoid: A muscle in the anterior neck.
  • Digastrics: A two-part muscle in the anterior neck.
  • Sternothyroid: A muscle in the anterior neck.

Superficial Chest Muscles

  • Pectoralis major: A major chest muscle.
  • Pectoralis minor: A smaller chest muscle, located beneath the pectoralis major.
  • Xiphihumeralis: A chest muscle.
  • Pectantebrachialis: A chest muscle.

Muscles of the Abdominal Wall

  • Rectus abdominis: A prominent abdominal muscle.
  • Linea alba: A fibrous band extending along the mid-line of the abdomen.
  • External oblique: An abdominal muscle, one of the outermost layers.
  • Internal oblique: A deeper abdominal muscle.
  • Transversus abdominis: The deepest abdominal muscle.

Superficial Muscles of the Shoulder and the Dorsal Trunk and Neck

  • Trapezius Group: A group of muscles comprising
    • Clavotrapezius
    • Acromiotrapezius
    • Spinotrapezius
  • Levator scapulae ventralis: A muscle that elevates the scapula.
  • Deltoid Group: A group of muscles comprising
    • Clavodeltoid
    • Acromiodeltoid
    • Spinodeltoid
  • Latissimus dorsi: A broad, lat-shaped muscle of the back.

Deep Muscles of the Laterodorsal Trunk and Neck

  • Serratus ventralis: A muscle that contributes to the movement of ribs and scapula.
  • Subscapularis: A deep muscle of the shoulder, located beneath the scapula.
  • Scalene: A group of muscles associated with the neck and breathing.
  • Splenius: A muscle of the back and neck.
  • Rhomboideus capitis: A muscle of the back and neck
  • Rhomboideus minor: A back muscle.
  • Rhomboideus major: A back muscle.
  • Infraspinatus or Supraspinatus: Mentioned in the provided list (note the text has possible errors or omissions)

Muscles of the Lateral Surface of the Forelimb

  • Coracobrachialis: A muscle of the forelimb.
  • Biceps brachii: A forelimb muscle, responsible for flexion and supination of elbow.
  • Brachialis: A muscle contributing to elbow flexion
  • Brachioradialis: A muscle of the forelimb.
  • Extensor carpi radialis longus: A muscle of the forelimb, involved in wrist extension.
  • Extensor carpi radialis brevis: A muscle of the forelimb, involved in wrist extension.
  • Extensor digitorum communis: A muscle extending the digits of the hand
  • Extensor digitorum lateralis: A muscle extending the digits of the hand
  • Extensor carpi ulnaris: A muscle of the forelimb, involved in wrist extension.

Muscles of the Medial Surface of the Forelimbs

  • Biceps brachii: (Repeated from the previous section)
  • Epitrochlearis: A muscle of the forelimb.
  • Pronator teres: A pronatory muscle of the forearm.
  • Flexor carpi radialis: A muscle of the forelimb, responsible for wrist flexion.
  • Palmaris longus: A muscle of the forelimb.
  • Flexor carpi ulnaris: A muscle of the forelimb, responsible for wrist flexion

Posterolateral Hindlimb Muscles

  • Sartorius: A muscle of the hindlimb.
  • Tensor fasciae latae: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Gluteus medius: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Gluteus maximus: A hindlimb muscle, involved in hip extension.
  • Caudofemoralis: A hindlimb muscle..
  • Biceps femoris: A hindlimb muscle, part of the hamstring group.
  • Semitendinosus: A hindlimb muscle, part of the hamstring group.
  • Semimembranosus: A hindlimb muscle, part of the hamstring group.
  • Gastrocnemius: A hindlimb muscle, major calf muscle
  • Soleus: A major calf muscle (hindlimb).
  • Fibularis (Peroneus): A hindlimb muscle, involved in foot eversion.
  • Extensor digitorum longus: A hindlimb muscle, involved in extending the digits.
  • Tibialis anterior: A hindlimb muscle, involved in dorsiflexion of the foot.

Anteromedial Hindlimb Muscles

  • Vastus medialis: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Rectus femoris: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Vastus lateralis: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Gracilis: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Adductor femoris: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Adductor longus: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Pectineus: A hindlimb muscle.
  • Iliopsoas: A hindlimb muscle, involved in hip flexion
  • Plantaris: A hindlimb muscle, involved in flexion of digits or ankle.
  • Flexor digitorum longus: A muscle flexing the toes (hindlimb).
  • Tibialis posterior: A hindlimb muscle, affecting the foot.
  • Flexor hallucis longus: A hindlimb muscle involved in moving the big toe.

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