Summary Musculoskeletal anatomy of the hindlimb in canine, feline and equine species

Muscle Origin Insertion Innervation Function

Biceps femoris Ischiatic tuberosity. Additional Patella, tibia Sciatic Extend hip
origin from sacrotuberous Extend hock
ligament Extend sti e when limb is
bearing weight, and ex the
sti e when the hoof is raised


Semitendinosus Ischiatic tuberosity. Medial side of tibia Sciatic Extend hip
Extend hock
Extend sti e when limb is
bearing weight, and ex the
sti e when the hoof is raised


Semimembranosus Ischiatic tuberosity. medial side of femur, proximal Sciatic Extend hip
end of tibia Extend sti e when limb is
bearing weight, and ex the
sti e when the hoof is raised


Gracilis Pelvic symphysis Cranial side of tibia Obturator Adduct limb
Adduct thigh

Pectineus Cranial pubic ligament Medial side of femur Obturator adduct limb
adduct thigh and ex hip

Adductor Pelvic symphysis Caudal medial of femur Obturator adduct limb
Cranial gluteal adduct thigh

Sartorius cranial part: crest of ilium Patella Femoral Flex hip; cranial: extend sti e
Caudal part: ilium Cranial side of tibia saphenous Caudal: ex sti e
Adduct thigh and ex hip


Super cial gluteal Sarcum and cranial iliac spine 3rd trochanter Caudal gluteal nerve Extend and abduct the hip
Much more distal insertion on And cranial gluteal Flex hip and abduct thigh
3rd trochanter

Middle gluteal Crest of ilium Greater trochanter Cranial gluteal nerve Extend and abduct the hip
Dorsal lumbar fascia Gluteal Extend hip and abduct thigh




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