Front limb muscles

Question 1

What is the primary function of the biceps brachii muscle in a horse’s front limb?

Answer 1

To flex the elbow and extend the shoulder.

Question 2

True or False: The triceps brachii muscle is responsible for extending the elbow.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle aids in the stabilization of the shoulder joint in horses.

Answer 3

supraspinatus

Question 4

Which muscle is known as the ‘forearm extensor’ in horses?

Answer 4

Extensor carpi radialis

Question 5

What is the role of the flexor carpi ulnaris in a horse’s front limb?

Answer 5

To flex the carpus.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is NOT part of the horse’s front limb muscles? A) Biceps brachii B) Quadriceps C) Triceps brachii

Answer 6

B) Quadriceps

Question 7

What is the function of the serratus ventralis muscle?

Answer 7

To support the trunk and assist in forelimb movement.

Question 8

True or False: The infraspinatus muscle is involved in shoulder flexion.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle is responsible for adducting the limb in horses.

Answer 9

pectoralis

Question 10

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for the extension of the carpus?

Answer 10

Extensor muscles

Question 11

What is the primary action of the subscapularis muscle?

Answer 11

To medially rotate the humerus.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is involved in both shoulder flexion and elbow extension? A) Biceps brachii B) Triceps brachii C) Deltoid

Answer 12

C) Deltoid

Question 13

What is the primary role of the common digital extensor muscle?

Answer 13

To extend the digits.

Question 14

True or False: The deep digital flexor muscle is responsible for flexing the digits.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle assists in the movement of the scapula.

Answer 15

trapezius

Question 16

What is the primary function of the latissimus dorsi muscle in horses?

Answer 16

To assist in forelimb retraction.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which muscle acts as a powerful flexor of the elbow? A) Biceps brachii B) Triceps brachii C) Infraspinatus

Answer 17

A) Biceps brachii

Question 18

What is the role of the brachialis muscle?

Answer 18

To flex the elbow joint.

Question 19

True or False: The flexor carpi radialis muscle functions to extend the carpus.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle is located on the medial side of the forelimb.

Answer 20

flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 21

Which muscle is primarily responsible for shoulder extension in horses?

Answer 21

Supraspinatus

Question 22

What is the function of the extensor carpi ulnaris?

Answer 22

To extend and stabilize the carpus.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which muscle is responsible for the lateral rotation of the humerus? A) Infraspinatus B) Subscapularis C) Triceps brachii

Answer 23

A) Infraspinatus

Question 24

What is the primary action of the pronator teres in the horse?

Answer 24

To pronate the forelimb.

Question 25

True or False: The flexor muscles are primarily located on the posterior aspect of the forelimb.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ muscle is involved in stabilizing the shoulder and allowing for lateral movement.

Answer 26

deltoid