Radiographic measurements of the hind limbs in capuchin monkeys (Sapajus spp.).
J Med Primatol
; 52(4): 223-229, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Radiographic measurements are a useful tool to assess skeletal health and development in primates. This study aimed to perform radiographic measurements of hind limbs in capuchin monkeys.METHODS:
Twelve Sapajus spp. were used; ten adults and two sub-adults, nine females and three males. RESULTS ANDCONCLUSIONS:
The pelvimetry showed that the pelvic inlet area presented mean values of 7.63, 10.23, and 5.43 cm2 for adult males, adult females, and sub-adult females, respectively. The mean inclination angle was 129.45° and the mean values for the mechanical lateral proximal and distal femoral angles were 102.32° and 90.93°, respectively. The mean values for the anatomic lateral proximal and distal femoral angles were 104.59° and 85.98°, respectively. In conclusion, the radiographic measurements proved feasible for hind limb evaluation in Sapajus spp. and can be used for comparison with animals presenting orthopedic lesions.Palavras-chave
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Sapajus
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Animals
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Ano de publicação:
2023
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