Equine Head Myology (23) Flashcards
Dr. Pimentel
Which facial muscle has 2 branches in the horse?
levator nasolabialis
What is the orientation of the levator nasolabialis m.? How do you find it?
laterodorsal in muscle of face
palpate infraorbital foramen
How does the levator of the superior lip m. course?
tendon of levator of superior lip
left and right meet in the middle
Where does the levator superior lip m. insert?
inserts in midline of superior lip
Where does the canine muscle of the horse insert?
inserts into lateral wall
Where does the zygomatic m. of the horse course?
goes to commissure of lips
How does the malar m. of the horse course?
comes from ventral surface of eyelid and comes down face
Label 1-7
- levator of the superior lip m.
- zygomatic m.
- levator nasolabialis m.
- cutaneous m. of the face
- canine m.
- depressor of the lower lip m.
- malar m.
Label 1-6
- malar m.
- zygomatic m.
- depressor of lower lip m.
- canine m.
- levator of superior lip m.
- levator nasolabialis m.
Label 1-2
- parotidauricularis m.
- cutaneous faciei m.
Which muscle controls horse ear movements?
auricular m.
What muscle is this?
auricular m.
What muscles help dilate the nostrils?
dilatator muscles of the nostri
What muscle is being used in this image?
levator of the superior lip m.
What are the muscles of mastication?
masseter m.
pterygoid mm.
temporal m.
digastricus m.