Veterinary Anatomy

Rhomboideus muscle

Veterinary Anatomy

Rhomboideus muscle extends from ninth to tenth dorsal vertebra to about the level of the middle of the funicular part of the ligamentum nuchae. It is under the cover of trapezius and consists of cervical (rhomboideus cervicis) and dorsal (rhomboideus thoracis) parts Origin: Ligamentum nuchae, and the spines of dorsal vertebrae from the first to about seventh […]

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Latissimus dorsi muscle

Veterinary Anatomy

Latissimus dorsi muscle is a very wide muscle extending on the lateral wall of the thorax from the dorso-lumbar spine to the arm. It has an aponeurotic origin, which is succeeded by a wide muscular portion. Origin: Lumbodorsal fascia, 11 th and 12 th ribs and fascia over the intercostal and external oblique muscles. Insertion: The anterior

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Branchiocephalicus Muscle

Veterinary Anatomy

Branchiocephalicus Muscle muscle extends from the head, along the neck to the arm. Its upper border is in close apposition with the trapezius and the lower border forms the upper boundary of the jugular furrow. It consists of a dorsal part (cleido-occipitalis) and a ventral part (cleido-mastoideus), the division being indicated by the position of exit

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Trapezius Muscle

Veterinary Anatomy

Trapezius Muscle is a broad triangular muscle extending along the dorsal midline from the level of atlas to the end of the thoracic region, and covers a part of the shoulder. It consists of cervical (trapezius cervicis) and dorsal(trapezus thoracis) parts. Origin: Ligamentum nuchae and supraspinous ligament from the level of the atlas to the twelfth dorsal vertebra. Insertion: The tuberous part

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Pectoral Muscles

Veterinary Anatomy

Axilla It is a narrow space between the chest wall and the pectoral limb containing a large amount of loose connective tissue. This space is crossed by the large vessels and the nerves intended to supply the muscles of the pectoral limb. It corresponds to the armpit of the man. In resting condition, this space

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Muscles of Pectoral Girdle

Veterinary Anatomy

The forelimb is attached to the body by a group of muscles called muscles of the shoulder girdle. These muscles connect the forelimb with the head, neck and trunk. They are as follows Pectoral Muscles Superficial pectoral Cranial superficial pectoral Caudal superficial pectoral Deep pectoral Trapezius Muscle Trapezius cervicis Trapezius thoracis Branchiocephalicus Muscle Omotransversarius muscle Latissimus dorsi muscle Serratus

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