Cat Muscle Identification - Thoracic (superficial)

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1. Which muscle is responsible for adducting the arm?

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The Pectoralis major muscle is responsible for adducting the arm towards the midline of the body. The other muscles listed are not primarily responsible for this specific movement.

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Cat Muscle Identification - Thoracic (Superficial) - Quiz

This educational tool focuses on the superficial thoracic muscles of cats, enhancing the anatomical knowledge crucial for veterinary students. It aids in identifying specific muscle structures, crucial for... see moreeffective veterinary practice and academic excellence in animal anatomy. see less

2. Which muscle is responsible for the motion of the shoulder blade?

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The Pectoralis minor muscle is responsible for stabilizing the scapula by drawing it anteriorly and inferiorly towards the ribcage.

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3. What is the name of the muscle that connects the sword-shaped bone to the upper arm?

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The correct muscle that connects the sword-shaped bone (xiphoid process) to the upper arm is Xiphihumeralis, not Acromioclavicularis, Olecranon, or Scapulohumeralis.

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4. What is the term for the vertical line running down the midline of the abdomen, which can appear during pregnancy?

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The Linea Albea is a normal anatomical structure in the body that becomes more prominent during pregnancy due to stretching of the abdominal muscles.

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5. Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow?

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The triceps muscle, specifically the long head, is responsible for extending the elbow. The biceps are responsible for flexing the elbow, the deltoids are responsible for shoulder movement, and the quadriceps are responsible for knee extension.

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6. What muscle is also known as 'the lat's little helper' and assists in shoulder movement alongside the latissimus dorsi?

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The Teres Major muscle is often referred to as 'the lat's little helper' as it works in tandem with the larger Latissimus Dorsi muscle to assist in shoulder movement. The Rhomboid Major, Infraspinatus, and Supraspinatus muscles do not play the same role in shoulder movement as the Teres Major.

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7. Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder joint?

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The subscapularis muscle is one of the four muscles that make up the rotator cuff and is the primary muscle responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder joint.

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8. What is 100 in Latin?

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In Latin, the correct translation for '100' is 'Centum', not 'Seratus Ventralis', 'Mille Homines', or 'Quid Centum'.

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9. Which muscle is often referred to as the 'lats'?

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The Latissimus Dorsi muscle, commonly known as the 'lats', is the widest muscle in the human body and is responsible for movement of the shoulder joint.

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Which muscle is responsible for adducting the arm?
Which muscle is responsible for the motion of the shoulder blade?
What is the name of the muscle that connects the sword-shaped bone to...
What is the term for the vertical line running down the midline of the...
Which muscle is responsible for extending the elbow?
What muscle is also known as 'the lat's little helper' and assists in...
Which muscle is responsible for internal rotation of the shoulder...
What is 100 in Latin?
Which muscle is often referred to as the 'lats'?
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