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Thoracic limb morphology of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) evidenced by gross osteology and radiography

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dc.contributor.author Makungu, M.
dc.contributor.author Groenewald, H. B.
dc.contributor.author du Plessis, W. M.
dc.contributor.author Barrows, M.
dc.contributor.author Koeppel, K. N.
dc.date.accessioned 2018-10-26T15:53:31Z
dc.date.available 2018-10-26T15:53:31Z
dc.date.issued 2015-08
dc.identifier.issn 1439-0264
dc.identifier.uri https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2658
dc.description.abstract There is limited information available on the morphology of the thoracic limb of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta). This study describes the morphology of the thoracic limb of captive ring-tailed lemurs evidenced by gross osteology and radiography as a guide for clinical use. Radiographic findings of 12 captive ring-tailed lemurs are correlated with bone specimens of three adult animals. The clavicle is well developed. The scapula has a large area for the origin of the m. teres major. The coracoid and hamate processes are well developed. The lateral supracondylar crest and medial epicondyle are prominent. The metacarpal bones are widely spread, and the radial tuberosity is prominent. These features indicate the presence of strong flexor muscles and flexibility of thoracic limb joints, which are important in arboreal quadrupedal locomotion. Furthermore, an ovoid ossicle is always seen at the inter-phalangeal joint of the first digit. Areas of increased soft tissue opacity are superimposed over the proximal half of the humerus and distal half of the antebrachium in male animals as a result of the scent gland. Knowledge of the morphology of the thoracic limb of individual species is important for accurate interpretation and diagnosis of musculoskeletal diseases. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia en_US
dc.subject Lemur catta en_US
dc.subject Radiography en_US
dc.subject Osteology en_US
dc.subject Morphology en_US
dc.subject Ring-tailed lemur en_US
dc.subject Thoracic limb en_US
dc.title Thoracic limb morphology of the ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) evidenced by gross osteology and radiography en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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