Muscles of pelvic limb
Musculi membri pelvini
Definition
The muscles of the pelvic limb are a group of skeletal muscles responsible for locomotion, maintenance of posture, and stabilization of the joints in domestic animals.
They are divided into extrinsic muscles (connecting the limb to the trunk) and intrinsic muscles (specific to the limb), and are organized according to anatomical regions (hip, thigh, leg, and foot).
References
Constantinescu GM, Schaller O. Illustrated veterinary anatomical nomenclature, 3rd Edition, Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, 2012.
Barone R. Anatomie comparée des mammifères domestiques, Tome 2, Arthrologie et myologie, 4th edition, Vigot, Paris, 2017.
