Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Ultrasonography study of tendons and ligaments of metacarpal region in the camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Authors
سارنگ سروری 1
Majid Masoudifard 1
Alireza Vajhi 1
abdo alrazagh Rostami 1
Mehdi Salimi 2
1 علوم درمانگاهی
2 دامپزشک عمومی
10.22059/ijvm.2011.23102
Abstract
Twelve left camel forelimbs were collected, and ultrasonography was performed at five different levels around the metacarpal region. Limbs were then cut in the transverse plane at levels corresponding to the ultrasound images. Transverse and sagittal plane images were taken at each of the five levels, keeping all ultrasound imaging factors constant. Echogenicity, diameter, width and cross sectional area of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) and suspensory ligament (SL) were evaluated. Characteristics of echogenicity and different tendon and ligament sizes were measured and discussed
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 586579
11 International Journal Of Veterinary Research
May and June 2011
Pages 85-88