Muscle Fibre Architecture of Thoracic and Lumbar Longissimus Dorsi Muscle in the Horse

Muscle Fibre Architecture of Thoracic and Lumbar Longissimus Dorsi Muscle in the Horse

As the longissimus dorsi muscle is the largest muscle in the equine back, it has great influence on the stability of the spine and facilitates proper locomotion. The longissimus muscle provides support to the saddle and rider and thereby influences performance in the horse. Muscular dysfunction has...

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Main Authors: Johanna Dietrich, Stephan Handschuh, Robert Steidl, Alexandra Böhler, Gerhard Forstenpointner, Monika Egerbacher, Christian Peham, Hanna Schöpper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
erector spinae
fascicle length
pennation angle
skeletal muscle
horse
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/915

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