Anatomy of the canine whole body on CT

Anatomy of the canine whole body on CT

Anatomy of the canine whole body on CT


Introduction

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy is essential in both medicine and veterinary medicine, particularly for the interpretation of CT and MRI scans. However, the transition from macroscopic to cross-sectional anatomy can be challenging: this module has been designed as an educational tool to help novices (especially veterinary students) in this learning process. In this module, images of a healthy female dog’s whole body in the transverse plane have been used: the main anatomical structures have been labelled, but are not detailed: other modules may be consulted for further information. 

 

Material and methods

This CT of a spayed female dog’s whole body was performed after injection of a contrast medium by Delphine Rault, DVM, Dipl. ECVDI- Azurvet, Saint Laurent du Var, France.

The images are transverse sections of the whole body and a 3D rendering of the bones. 

The anatomical structures were labeled by Dr. Stephan Mahler, DVM, MA, MSc, PhD (Veterinary Anatomist - IMAIOS), following the Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria (NAV). 

They have been grouped into different themes:

  • Body parts
  • Regions 
  • Bones
    • Cranium
    • Hyoid apparatus
    • Appendicular skeleton
    • Axial skeleton
    • Sternum
    • Ribs
    • Numbering - vertebrae
    • Numbering - ribs
  • Ligaments
  • Muscles
  • Digestive system
  • Peritoneum
  • Respiratory system
  • Urinary system
  • Heart
  • Arteries
  • Veins 
  • Lymphatic system
  • Nervous system
  • Sense organs
  • Endocrine glands

Remarks  
The study was performed on a previously spayed female dog (ovariohysterectomy): there is no identified ovary or uterus in this case.
 

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