Morphology of the pelvis and Hind limb of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) evidenced by gross Osteology, radiography and computed tomography

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dc.creatorMakungu, M.
dc.creatordu Plessis, W. M.
dc.creatorGroenewald, H. B.
dc.creatorBarrows, M.
dc.creatorKoeppel, K. N.
dc.date2018-10-26T16:19:06Z
dc.date2018-10-26T16:19:06Z
dc.date2015-12
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:52:03Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:52:03Z
dc.descriptionThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a quadrupedal arboreal animal primarily distributed in the Himalayas and southern China. It is a species commonly kept in zoological collections. This study was carried out to describe the morphology of the pelvis and hind limb of the red panda evidenced by gross osteology, radiography and computed tomography as a reference for clinical use and identification of skeletons. Radiography of the pelvis and right hind limb was performed in nine and seven animals, respectively. Radiographic findings were correlated with bone specimens from three adult animals. Computed tomography of the torso and hind limb was performed in one animal. The pelvic bone had a wide ventromedial surface of the ilium. The trochlea of the femur was wide and shallow. The patella was similar to that seen in feline species. The medial fabella was not seen radiographically in any animal. The cochlea grooves of the tibia were shallow with a poorly defined intermediate ridge. The trochlea of the talus was shallow and presented with an almost flattened medial ridge. The tarsal sesamoid bone was always present. The lateral process of the base of the fifth metatarsal (MT) bone was directed laterally. The MT bones were widely spaced. The morphology of the pelvis and hind limb of the red panda indicated flexibility of the pelvis and hind limb joints as an adaptation to an arboreal quadrupedal lifestyle.
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dc.identifierAnat. Histol. Embryol.2015;44:410–421
dc.identifier1439-0264
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2661
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/92112
dc.languageen
dc.publisherAnatomia Histologia Embryologia
dc.subjectPelvis
dc.subjectHind limb
dc.subjectAilurus fulgens
dc.subjectMorphology
dc.subjectRed panda
dc.subjectRadiography
dc.subjectOsteology
dc.subjectComputed tomography
dc.titleMorphology of the pelvis and Hind limb of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) evidenced by gross Osteology, radiography and computed tomography
dc.typeArticle

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