Ultrasonography, Microcomputed Tomography, and Macroscopic Preparation in an Anatomical Study of the Thoracic Limb of the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas)

Maciej Zdun,Michał Wieczorowski,Hieronim Frąckowiak,Arkadiusz Grzeczka,Katarzyna Szczepańska,Bartosz Gapiński

doi:10.3390/app12031031

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the normal anatomy of the forearm of the golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) and ultrasonography (US) and then compare the results with the results of a gross anatomy dissection of the forearm. The results of the US examination of the musculoskeletal system of the tamarin forearm were not satisfactory. US imaging enabled observation of the shape of the soft tissue and the size of muscle groups; however, we distinguished more muscles by traditional methods. In addition, in the dissection study, the assessment of the muscles was easier. Examination of the forearm bones using micro-CT provided a complete picture of the bones in this part of the body and was less time-consuming than traditional methods. Imaging allows the anatomy to be represented as a 3D image. However, some methods are not accurate; as in our study, US did not allow a complete assessment of the forearm musculature.

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Preparation in an Anatomical Study of the Thoracic Limb of the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas)
The development of radiology has led to more precise examination methods such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasonography (US) [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10]
Every case report on anatomical research or diagnostics imaging gives valuable hints, but further investigation is necessary for clinical use to better protect the golden-headed lion tamarin

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Preparation in an Anatomical Study of the Thoracic Limb of the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas). The development of radiology has led to more precise examination methods such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasonography (US) [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10] These techniques soon began to be used in other scientific fields such as anatomy. Many authors of anatomical studies still use traditional methods, which involve the preparation of dead tissues [17,18] This may suggest that, despite the great advantages of computer-assisted imaging, research based on the preparation of cadavers is still needed. Perhaps studying the anatomy of this body area will contribute to exploring the skeletal system of these animals

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