Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
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Resumo: | The aim of this study was to identify the anatomical structures in the head region of the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) using computed tomography. For this, three giant anteater corpses, adult and female, were used. The tomographic analysis was performed in sequential order in rostrocaudal direction. Subsequently, the heads of these animals were sectioned in cross sections of approximately 1.5 cm each. Tomographic images were compared with anatomical sections. The association between computed tomography and anatomical sections allowed the visualization of anatomical structures found in the nasal, oral, cranial, pharyngeal and ear cavities. An elongated oral cavity delimited by the elongated mandible was observed. The oral cavity was mainly occupied by a thin and elongated tongue formed mainly by the union of the sternoglossal muscles. The nasopharynx and oropharynx extended up to the neck at the level of the fifth cervical vertebra. The findings of this study suggest that the giant anteater has a head with structures morphologically adapted to its feeding habits, such as an elongated skull, tongue, styloid bones and mandible. In addition, based on the results of this study, it is possible to suggest that computed tomography is a pivotal tool for the veterinary routine of wild animals, since it allowed the identification of anatomical structures found in the head of the giant anteater. |
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Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)headimaging diagnosticmyrmecophageswildlifeXenarthraThe aim of this study was to identify the anatomical structures in the head region of the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) using computed tomography. For this, three giant anteater corpses, adult and female, were used. The tomographic analysis was performed in sequential order in rostrocaudal direction. Subsequently, the heads of these animals were sectioned in cross sections of approximately 1.5 cm each. Tomographic images were compared with anatomical sections. The association between computed tomography and anatomical sections allowed the visualization of anatomical structures found in the nasal, oral, cranial, pharyngeal and ear cavities. An elongated oral cavity delimited by the elongated mandible was observed. The oral cavity was mainly occupied by a thin and elongated tongue formed mainly by the union of the sternoglossal muscles. The nasopharynx and oropharynx extended up to the neck at the level of the fifth cervical vertebra. The findings of this study suggest that the giant anteater has a head with structures morphologically adapted to its feeding habits, such as an elongated skull, tongue, styloid bones and mandible. In addition, based on the results of this study, it is possible to suggest that computed tomography is a pivotal tool for the veterinary routine of wild animals, since it allowed the identification of anatomical structures found in the head of the giant anteater.School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Graduate Program in Wild Animals São Paulo State University (UNESP)School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology São Paulo State University (UNESP)Laboratory of Wildlife Anatomy São Paulo State University (UNESP)School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Graduate Program in Wild Animals São Paulo State University (UNESP)School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Department of Animal Reproduction and Veterinary Radiology São Paulo State University (UNESP)Laboratory of Wildlife Anatomy São Paulo State University (UNESP)Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)Farha, Aline Herrera [UNESP]da Silva, Jeana Pereira [UNESP]Bete, Stela Bonadia de Souza [UNESP]Mamprim, Maria Jaqueline [UNESP]Schimming, Bruno Cesar [UNESP]2021-06-25T10:54:55Z2021-06-25T10:54:55Z2021-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articlehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12669Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series C: Anatomia Histologia Embryologia.1439-02640340-2096http://hdl.handle.net/11449/20742510.1111/ahe.126692-s2.0-85102319672Scopusreponame:Repositório Institucional da UNESPinstname:Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)instacron:UNESPengJournal of Veterinary Medicine Series C: Anatomia Histologia Embryologiainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2021-10-23T17:09:41Zoai:repositorio.unesp.br:11449/207425Repositório InstitucionalPUBhttp://repositorio.unesp.br/oai/requestopendoar:29462021-10-23T17:09:41Repositório Institucional da UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP)false |
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Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
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Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
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Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) Farha, Aline Herrera [UNESP] head imaging diagnostic myrmecophages wildlife Xenarthra |
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Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
title_full |
Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
title_fullStr |
Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
title_full_unstemmed |
Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
title_sort |
Computed tomography and cross-sectional anatomy of the head in the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) |
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Farha, Aline Herrera [UNESP] |
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Farha, Aline Herrera [UNESP] da Silva, Jeana Pereira [UNESP] Bete, Stela Bonadia de Souza [UNESP] Mamprim, Maria Jaqueline [UNESP] Schimming, Bruno Cesar [UNESP] |
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author |
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da Silva, Jeana Pereira [UNESP] Bete, Stela Bonadia de Souza [UNESP] Mamprim, Maria Jaqueline [UNESP] Schimming, Bruno Cesar [UNESP] |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) |
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Farha, Aline Herrera [UNESP] da Silva, Jeana Pereira [UNESP] Bete, Stela Bonadia de Souza [UNESP] Mamprim, Maria Jaqueline [UNESP] Schimming, Bruno Cesar [UNESP] |
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head imaging diagnostic myrmecophages wildlife Xenarthra |
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head imaging diagnostic myrmecophages wildlife Xenarthra |
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The aim of this study was to identify the anatomical structures in the head region of the giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) using computed tomography. For this, three giant anteater corpses, adult and female, were used. The tomographic analysis was performed in sequential order in rostrocaudal direction. Subsequently, the heads of these animals were sectioned in cross sections of approximately 1.5 cm each. Tomographic images were compared with anatomical sections. The association between computed tomography and anatomical sections allowed the visualization of anatomical structures found in the nasal, oral, cranial, pharyngeal and ear cavities. An elongated oral cavity delimited by the elongated mandible was observed. The oral cavity was mainly occupied by a thin and elongated tongue formed mainly by the union of the sternoglossal muscles. The nasopharynx and oropharynx extended up to the neck at the level of the fifth cervical vertebra. The findings of this study suggest that the giant anteater has a head with structures morphologically adapted to its feeding habits, such as an elongated skull, tongue, styloid bones and mandible. In addition, based on the results of this study, it is possible to suggest that computed tomography is a pivotal tool for the veterinary routine of wild animals, since it allowed the identification of anatomical structures found in the head of the giant anteater. |
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