Ventral view of the cat abdominal and hind leg muscles. CC-BY: Elizabeth Swislosky

2022年6月3日 · The pectoantebrachialis is the most external muscle of a cat’s chest or pectoral region. It is a narrow and thin band of muscle in a cat. This extends from the midline of the body to the upper part of the forelimb of a cat.

2021年10月19日 · Contributors and Attributions; Ventral view of the cat chest muscles. CC-BY: Elizabeth Swislosky Ventral view of the cat abdominal external muscles. CC-BY: Elizabeth Swislosky Ventral view of the interior cat abdominal muscles, external abdominal oblique reflected. CC-BY: Elizabeth Swislosky Ventral view of the cat abdominal and hind leg muscles. …

6 Cat Dissection C. Muscles of the Chest 1. Refer to Figure C1.2a to locate the following superfi-cial muscles on the chest of the cat: • Pectoantebrachialis (not in humans) • Pectoralis major • Pectoralis minor • Xiphihumeralis (not in humans) Pectoantebrachialis Pectoralis major Pectoralis minor Xiphihumeralis Pectoralis major ...

2015年11月10日 · This cat illustrates the three pectoralis muscles: the pectoantebrachialis, the pectoralis major, and the pectoralis minor. One way to find the pectoantebrachialis is to stretch the forelimbs of the cat which will reveal the bordering fascia.

The chest muscles form a large, triangular mass of muscles collectively called the pectoral group. These muscles originate on the sternum and insert on or near the humerus. The major action of these muscles is adduction of the forelimb (i.e. the front leg is drawn toward the midline).

Pectoralis major: Located on the chest, it helps in forelimb movement. Intercostal muscles: Found between the ribs, they aid in breathing. Diaphragm: Separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, crucial for breathing. Rectus abdominis: Runs along the …

2009年1月22日 · This video shows the deep chest muscles of a cat as well as the function(s) of each individual muscle.

2023年5月8日 · Some of the most prominent muscles in a cat’s chest and abdomen include the intercostal muscles. These connect the ribs and aid breathing. The external abdominal oblique muscle forms part of the abdominal wall.

There are four main muscles of the chest visible in the cat: Pectoantebrachialis – this muscle forms almost a straight line across the top of the chest. Pectoralis major – forms a triangle just under the pectoantebrachialis. Pectoralis minor – a …