Pelvic Limb Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Is the hip joint in extension or flexion?

Is the stifle in flexion or extension

Is the hock in extension or flexion

What group of muscles do NOT act on the hip joint

• Gluteal group

• Medial group

• Deep group

• Muscles of the leg caudal to the tibia

List the 5 muscles that contribute to the common calcanean tendon

Which of the following muscles extend the stifle joint (multiple right answers)

• Rectus Femoris

• Vastus Lateralis

• Vastus Medialis

• Vastus intermedius

The PAGE muscles help to ____ the limb

The main job of the deep group of muscles is to _ the limb. They also have a minor role in hip _