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Canine Muscle Anatomy - Trunk and Limbs

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  • Sternooccipitalis muscle
    A muscle located in the neck region of the dog, involved in head and neck movement.
  • Gluteus medius muscle
    A major muscle of the hip responsible for the abduction and extension of the hind limb.
  • Gluteus maximus muscle
    A large muscle in the hip area that aids in the extension and outward rotation of the hind limb.
  • Tensor fascia latae muscle
    A muscle that tenses the fascia lata and assists in hip flexion and abduction.
  • Brachiocephalicus muscle
    A muscle of the forelimb and neck with a cleidobrachialis portion, involved in advancing the limb and moving the head.
  • Lateral head of triceps brachii
    One of the three heads of the triceps muscle, located laterally on the upper forelimb, responsible for elbow extension.
  • Long head of triceps brachii
    The largest head of the triceps muscle, running along the back of the upper forelimb, also involved in elbow extension.
  • Brachialis muscle
    A muscle located on the upper forelimb that flexes the elbow joint.
  • Posterior deep pectoral muscle
    A deep chest muscle that helps in moving the forelimb backward and stabilizing the shoulder.
  • Sartorius muscle
    A muscle of the thigh that flexes the hip and extends the stifle (knee) joint.
  • Femoral muscles
    Muscles located in the thigh region responsible for movements of the hip and stifle joints.