Cat Facial Muscles
Published descriptions of the buccinator muscle of the cat Felis domestica differ from those for the same muscle in other mammals. Only an oral component of the muscle has been described in cats, not a buccal part. The purpose of this study was to identify the buccinator muscle in the cat and report on its anatomical features in detail. We then observed the facial muscles and traced their innervations, arteries, and veins under a binocular microscope.
Cat body language
Vestibular Syndrome in Dogs and Cats Fact Sheet | Davies Veterinary Specialists
Horner syndrome is a condition that affects the face and eye on one side of the body. It is caused by the disruption of a nerve pathway from the brain to the head and neck. Typically, signs and symptoms of Horner syndrome include decreased pupil size, a drooping eyelid and decreased sweating on the affected side of the face. Horner syndrome may be the result of another medical problem, such as a stroke, tumor or spinal cord injury. In some cases, no underlying cause can be found. There's no specific treatment for Horner syndrome, but treatment for the underlying cause may restore nerve function. A number of factors, some more serious than others, can cause Horner syndrome.
Comparative anatomy of the buccinator muscle in cat (Felis domestica)
Back to Fact Sheets. Download PDF. Common signs of vestibular syndrome in dogs and cats include loss of balance, falling, rolling over, abnormal flickering of the eyes and general wobbliness. Veterinary neurology treatments may be required.
Your instructor will prepare a dissection of the muscle system in the cat. Because the cat is an adult and much larger than the fetal pig, the muscles are much easier to dissect. We will nevertheless study the largest and most conspicuous muscles only. Find and study as many of these muscles as you can.
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