The purpose of the present study was to provide a detailed computed tomography
(CT) and cross-sectional anatomic reference of the normal metatarsus and
digits for the camel and buffalo, as well as to compare between metatarsus and
digits in these animals to outstand a basis for diagnosis of their diseases. Advantages,
including depiction of detailed cross-sectional anatomy, improved contrast
resolution and computer reformatting, make it a potentially valuable diagnostic
technique. The hind limbs of 12 healthy adult camel and buffalo were used. Clinically
relevant anatomic structures were identified and labelled at each level in
the corresponding images (CT and anatomic slices). CT images were used to
identify the bony and soft tissue structures of the metatarsus and digits. The
knowledge of normal anatomy of the camel and buffalo metatarsus and digits
would serve as initial reference to the evaluation of CT images in these species |
