Topic 7 - Digital flexors of the forelimb and pronators of the radioulnar joint Flashcards
M.pronator teres
O: Med. epicondyle of humerus
I: Prox, craniomed. of radius
A: Pronate forearm - rotate med.
M.prontator quadratus
Goes between the apposed surfaces of radius and ulna
A: Pronates the paw
M. flexor digitorum superficialis
O: Med. epicondyle of humerus
I: Palmar surface of the base of middle phalanx 2-5
A: Flex carpus, the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints of the digits
M.flexor digitorum profundus
O: -caput humerale from med. epicondule, -caput radiale from prox. half of the radius, -caput ulnare from prox. half caudally of ulna
I: Palmar surface of distal phalanx 1-5
A: Flex carpus, metacarpophalangeal joints, prox. and dist. interphalangeal joints of the digits. Also help fixing the fetlock joint.
The muscles
M.flexor dig. spf.
M.flexor dig. profundus
M.pronator teres
M.pronator quadratus
