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masseter - primary muscle involved in chewing
sternomastoid - primarily responsible for turning the head
pectoralis superficialis and profundus - work in concert to adduct the forelimb of the
rat
rectus abdominis - compresses abdomen as it contracts
biceps brachii - primary flexor of the forelimb
triceps - assist in extending the forearm
latissimus dorsi - pulls the humerus backward
trapezius - adducts, stabilizes, and rotates scapula backwards
spinodeltoid - abducts the humerus
pulls humerus forward
forearm flexors - flexes wrist and digits
forearm extensors - extends wrists and digits
gluteus superficialis - abducts thigh
semitendinosus - flexes hindlimb
biceps femoris - abducts thigh
flexes hindlimb
vastus lateralis - extends hindlimb
tibialis - flex hindfoot
gastrocnemius - extend hindfoot
mandibular gland - contributes to production of saliva
esophagus - transports food to stomach