Research Article
Cross-sectional anatomy, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of fetlock joint in camel
Ibrahim, A.A.H., Adam, Z.E. and Tawfiek, M.G.
Anatomy and Embryology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, BeniSuef 62511, Egypt.
JVMR. 2019; 26(2): 258-270
Abstract
The current study aimed to describe the normal cross sectional anatomy,
magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of fetlock joint in
adult camel from both sexes. The study was carried out on twelve fetlock
joints of fresh cadavers from three camels. The case history of these camels
indicated that they were grossly normal with no orthopedic disorders. The
cadaveric fetlock joints (n=12) were scanned using CT scanner and a 1 Tesla
MRI scanner, injected with colored latex and sectioned into transverse, dorsal
and sagittal slices. Cross anatomical sections were correlated with their
corresponding CT and MR images for evaluation of the normal relevant
anatomical structures which appeared with different signal intensities on CT
and MRI scans. The current study revealed that all major soft tissues in
fetlock joint of camel were clearly visualized on both CT and MR images,
except the short and cruciate sesamoidean ligaments which could not be
identified on both CT and MR images. The anatomical sections with the
corresponding CT and MR images obtained in this study could be used as a
reference for diagnosis and interpretation of clinical diseases in fetlock joint
of camel.
Keywords
Camel, Computed tomography, Fetlock joint, Magnetic resonance imaging.
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