Question 1

Which muscle, visible in the deep dorsal thorax of the cat, is primarily responsible for extension and lateral flexion of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Erector spinae

Question 2

A veterinarian observes a cat with difficulty abducting its forelimb. Which muscle, shown in the superficial anterodorsal shoulder image, is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid

Question 3

In the posterolateral thigh image, which muscle is most involved in flexing the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris

Question 4

Which muscle, seen in both the anatomical diagram and the cat dissection, attaches to the scapula and is responsible for elevating the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Trapezius

Question 5

A cat presents with weakness in extending its thigh. Which muscle, visible in the posterolateral thigh image, is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Question 6

Which muscle, shown in the deep dorsal thorax image, is most important for stabilizing the scapula during arm movement?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboid major

Question 7

If a cat's latissimus dorsi is damaged, which movement would be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Extension and adduction of the arm

Question 8

Which muscle, visible in the superficial shoulder image, is most responsible for retracting the scapula?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboid major

Question 9

A cat is unable to flex its hip. Which muscle, shown in the posterolateral thigh image, is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Sartorius

Question 10

Which muscle, seen in the deep dorsal thorax image, is most involved in pulling the scapula toward the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboid major

Question 11

A cat presents with difficulty extending its knee. Which muscle, visible in the posterolateral thigh image, is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Vastus lateralis

Question 12

Which muscle, shown in the superficial shoulder image, is most responsible for rotating the scapula upward during arm elevation?

Accepted Answer

Trapezius

Question 13

If a cat's biceps femoris is damaged, which movement would be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Flexion of the knee

Question 14

Which muscle, visible in the deep dorsal thorax image, is most important for forced expiration?

Accepted Answer

Latissimus dorsi

Question 15

A cat is unable to abduct its thigh. Which muscle, shown in the posterolateral thigh image, is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus medius

Question 16

Which muscle, seen in the superficial shoulder image, is most involved in stabilizing the shoulder joint during arm movement?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid

Question 17

A cat presents with difficulty retracting its scapula. Which muscle, visible in the deep dorsal thorax image, is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Rhomboid major

Question 18

Which muscle, shown in the posterolateral thigh image, is most responsible for extending the hip during running?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

Question 19

If a cat's trapezius is damaged, which movement would be most impaired?

Accepted Answer

Elevation and upward rotation of the scapula

Question 20

Which muscle, visible in the deep dorsal thorax image, is most important for maintaining posture?

Accepted Answer

Erector spinae

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