Differences Between Canine and Feline Thoracic Limb

How many heads does the extensor carpi radialis have in dogs?

1

How many mammae do dogs have?

10

How many heads does the extensor carpi radialis have in cats?

2

How many mammae do cats have?

8

Are the long bones of the limb in the cat or dog straighter?

Cat

Are the radial and ulnar heads of the deep digital flexor larger in the cat or dog?

Cat

Does the forelimb of the dog or cat possess greater supination ability?

Cat

Is the brachioradialis muscle better-developed in the dog or cat?

Cat

Is the coracoid process better-developed in the dog or cat?

Cat

Which ligaments allow the claw to retract in cats?

Dorsal (lateral and medial) elastic ligaments

Where do the superficial pectorals of the cat insert?

Humerus Ulna*

Where does the cleidobrachialis of the cat insert?

Humerus Ulna*

What are the attachments of the brachioradialis muscle in the cat?

Lateral epicondyle of humerus Medial surface of distal radius

Do cats have an omobrahcial vein?

No

Do dogs have short digital flexors?

No

Does the humerus of the cat possess a supratrochlear foramen?

No

In dogs, does the dorsal border of the scapula project above the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae?

No

Where does the biceps brachii terminate in the cat?

ONLY ON Radius

In cats, what is the primary source of blood to the manus?

Radial artery

What is the innervation of the brachioradialis muscle in the cat?

Radial nerve

In cats, where does the radial nerve cross?

Superficial surface of the supinator muscle

What is the action of the brachioradialis muscle in the cat?

Supination

Do cats have short digital flexors?

Yes

Do dogs have an omobrahcial vein?

Yes

Does the humerus of the cat possess a supracondylar foramen?

Yes

In cats, does the dorsal border of the scapula project above the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae?

Yes

Is the clavicle well-developed and palpable in the cat?

Yes