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The Vertebral Column, Ribs, and Sternum of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse)
Joint Authors
Olude, Matthew Ayokunle
Mustapha, Oluwaseun Ahmed
Ogunbunmi, Temitope Kehinde
Olopade, James Olukayode
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Examined bones were obtained from eight adult African giant rats, Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse.
Animals used had an average body mass of 730.00±41.91 gm and body length of 67.20±0.05 cm.
The vertebral formula was found to be C7, T13, L6, S4, Ca31–36.
The lowest and highest points of the cervicothoracic curvature were at C5 and T2, respectively.
The spinous process of the axis was the largest in the cervical group while others were sharp and pointed.
The greatest diameter of the vertebral canal was at the atlas (0.8 cm) and the lowest at the caudal sacral bones (2 mm).
The diameter of the vertebral foramen was the largest at C1 and the smallest at the S4; the foramina were negligibly indistinct caudal to the sacral vertebrae.
There were 13 pairs of ribs.
The first seven pairs were sternal, and six pairs were asternal of which the last 2-3 pairs were floating ribs.
The sternum was composed of deltoid-shaped manubrium sterni, four sternebrae, and a slender processus xiphoideus.
No sex-related differences were observed.
The vertebral column is adapted for strong muscular attachment and actions helping the rodent suited for speed, agility, dexterity, and strength which might enable it to overpower prey and escape predation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Olude, Matthew Ayokunle& Mustapha, Oluwaseun Ahmed& Ogunbunmi, Temitope Kehinde& Olopade, James Olukayode. 2013. The Vertebral Column, Ribs, and Sternum of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse). The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033511
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Olude, Matthew Ayokunle…[et al.]. The Vertebral Column, Ribs, and Sternum of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse). The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033511
American Medical Association (AMA)
Olude, Matthew Ayokunle& Mustapha, Oluwaseun Ahmed& Ogunbunmi, Temitope Kehinde& Olopade, James Olukayode. The Vertebral Column, Ribs, and Sternum of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys gambianus Waterhouse). The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033511
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1033511