Zool325 Lab - Cat Muscle V

Masseter

Elevates the mandible

HIS: Adductor mandibulae
Digastric

Depresses the mandible.

HIS: Intermanibularis (in part)
Sternomastoid
- Bilateral action flexes the head,
- unilaterally they turn to the head.
HIS: Cucullaris
Cleidomastoid
- When the clavical is stationary - turns the head,
- when the head is stationary - moves the clavicle anteriorly.
HIS: Cucullaris
Sternohyoid

Retracts the hyoid.

HIS: Coracohyoid/Coracoarcual
Sternothyroid

Retracts the larynx.

HIS: Coracohyoid/Coracoarcual
Mylohyoid

Elevates the floor of the mouth.

HIS: Intermandibularis.
Cricothyroid

Tenses the vocal chords.

HIS: ?
Parotid gland
Mandibular gland
Sublingual gland

Produce salive for the lubrication, transportation and digestion of food.

HIS: None

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Zool325 Lab - Cat Muscle V

Description

Cat Musculature (Neck and Head)

Updated

2012-03-08T22:07:08Z

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