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Comparative Anatomy of the Hind Limb Vessels of the Bearded Capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) with Apes, Baboons, and Cebus capucinus: With Comments on the Vessels' Role in Bipedalism
Joint Authors
Maior, Rafael Souto
de Abreu, Tainá
Pfrimer, Gabriel A.
Silva, Sylla F.
Ziermann, Janine M.
Carneiro-e-Silva, Frederico O.
Tavares, Maria Clotilde H.
Aversi-Ferreira, Roqueline A. G. M. F.
Tomaz, Carlos
Aversi-Ferreira, Tales Alexandre
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Capuchin monkeys are known to exhibit sporadic bipedalism while performing specific tasks, such as cracking nuts.
The bipedal posture and locomotion cause an increase in the metabolic cost and therefore increased blood supply to lower limbs is necessary.
Here, we present a detailed anatomical description of the capuchin arteries and veins of the pelvic limb of Sapajus libidinosus in comparison with other primates.
The arterial pattern of the bearded capuchin hind limb is more similar to other quadrupedal Cebus species.
Similarities were also found to the pattern observed in the quadruped Papio, which is probably due to a comparable pelvis and the presence of the tail.
Sapajus' traits show fewer similarities when compared to great apes and modern humans.
Moreover, the bearded capuchin showed unique patterns for the femoral and the short saphenous veins.
Although this species switches easily from quadrupedal to bipedal postures, our results indicate that the bearded capuchin has no specific or differential features that support extended bipedal posture and locomotion.
Thus, the explanation for the behavioral differences found among capuchin genera probably includes other aspects of their physiology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aversi-Ferreira, Roqueline A. G. M. F.& de Abreu, Tainá& Pfrimer, Gabriel A.& Silva, Sylla F.& Ziermann, Janine M.& Carneiro-e-Silva, Frederico O.…[et al.]. 2013. Comparative Anatomy of the Hind Limb Vessels of the Bearded Capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) with Apes, Baboons, and Cebus capucinus: With Comments on the Vessels' Role in Bipedalism. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030860
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aversi-Ferreira, Roqueline A. G. M. F.…[et al.]. Comparative Anatomy of the Hind Limb Vessels of the Bearded Capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) with Apes, Baboons, and Cebus capucinus: With Comments on the Vessels' Role in Bipedalism. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030860
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aversi-Ferreira, Roqueline A. G. M. F.& de Abreu, Tainá& Pfrimer, Gabriel A.& Silva, Sylla F.& Ziermann, Janine M.& Carneiro-e-Silva, Frederico O.…[et al.]. Comparative Anatomy of the Hind Limb Vessels of the Bearded Capuchins (Sapajus libidinosus) with Apes, Baboons, and Cebus capucinus: With Comments on the Vessels' Role in Bipedalism. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030860
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030860