Pelvic Appendicular Muscles Of A Cat

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Pelvic Appendicular Muscles Of A Cat - Quiz

This quiz is designed to help students recognize the pelvic appendicular muscles of a cat. It will also help them learn the origins, insertions, and actions of these muscles.

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1.

ID the muscle labeled "A".
- A.
  
  Sartorius
- B.
  
  Gracilis
- C.
  
  Biceps femoris
- D.
  
  Tensor fascia latae
2.

This muscle originates at the symphysis of the ischium and the pubis and inserts on a thin aponeurosis on the medial surface of the tibia and continues with the fascia of the shank:
- A.
  
  Sartorius
- B.
  
  Adductor femoris
- C.
  
  Gracilis
- D.
  
  Tibialis cranialis
3.

The muscle labeled "E" abducts the thigh and flexes the shank. This muscle is known as the __________ __________ (2 words).
4.

What is the origin of the biceps femoris muscle?
- A.
  
  Symphysis of the ischium and pubis
- B.
  
  Ischial tuberosity
- C.
  
  Crest of the ilium
- D.
  
  Femur
5.

The semitendinosus inserts into the _______ . (which bone?)
6.

What is the action of the muscle labeled "A"?
- A.
  
  Adducts the thigh
- B.
  
  Abducts the thigh and extends the shank
- C.
  
  Flexes the shank
- D.
  
  Extends the thigh
7.

The adductor femoris, labeled "B" in the picture, inserts into the ________. (which bone?)
8.

ID the muscle labeled "D". (three words)
9.

Of the four choices, which three help to make up the quadriceps complex?
- A.
  
  Vastus medialis
- B.
  
  Adductor longus
- C.
  
  Vastus lateralis
- D.
  
  Rectus femoris
10.

ID the most medial of the quadriceps muscles, labeled "D".
- A.
  
  Vastus medialis
- B.
  
  Vastus lateralis
- C.
  
  Rectus femoris
- D.
  
  Vastus intermedius
11.

This muscle originates at the proximal end of the tibia and the fibula and is involved in flexin the pes: ___________ ___________ (two words)
12.

Choose the correct action of the muscle labeled "A".
- A.
  
  Extends the pes
- B.
  
  Flexes toes and pes
- C.
  
  Flexes and medially rotates the leg
- D.
  
  Extends the pes
13.

The tibialis caudalis, labeled "C" in the picture, lies between which two muscles? (choose both muscles)
- A.
  
  Flexor digitorum longus
- B.
  
  Flexor digitorum brevis
- C.
  
  Extensor digitorum brevis
- D.
  
  Flexor hallucis longus
14.

The gastrocnemius muscle, which comprises most of the bulky posterior muscle mass of the shank, is commonly known as the ________ muscle.
15.

The action of the muscle labeled "A" is to ______ the pes.
- A.
  
  Adduct
- B.
  
  Flex
- C.
  
  Extend
- D.
  
  Abduct
16.

The soleus muscle is located beneath the _________ muscle.
17.

The action of the gluteus maximus is to:
- A.
  
  Adduct the thigh
- B.
  
  Abduct the thigh
- C.
  
  Rotate the thigh
- D.
  
  Retract the thigh
18.

ID the muscle labeled "A".
19.

The gluteus medius has the same insertion point as the:
- A.
  
  Caudofemoralis
- B.
  
  Tensor fascia latae
- C.
  
  Biceps femoris
- D.
  
  Gluteus maximus
20.

ID the muscle labeled "B".