The radiographic anatomy of the normal ovine digit, the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints

Vet Res Commun. 2013 Mar;37(1):51-7. doi: 10.1007/s11259-012-9546-6. Epub 2012 Nov 23.

Abstract

The aim of this project was to develop a detailed, accessible set of reference images of the normal radiographic anatomy of the ovine digit up to and including the metacarpo/metatatarsophalangeal joints. The lower front and hind limbs of 5 Lleyn ewes were radiographed using portable radiography equipment, a digital image processer and standard projections. Twenty images, illustrating the normal radiographic anatomy of the limb were selected, labelled and presented along with a detailed description and corresponding images of the bony skeleton. These images are aimed to be of assistance to veterinary surgeons, veterinary students and veterinary researchers by enabling understanding of the normal anatomy of the ovine lower limb, and allowing comparison with the abnormal.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arthrography / veterinary
  • Female
  • Forelimb / anatomy & histology
  • Forelimb / diagnostic imaging
  • Hindlimb / anatomy & histology
  • Hindlimb / diagnostic imaging
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Joints / anatomy & histology*
  • Reference Values
  • Sheep, Domestic / anatomy & histology*
  • Toe Phalanges / anatomy & histology*
  • Toes / anatomy & histology*
  • Toes / diagnostic imaging