Morphogenesis of the osteo-architecture in the carnassial region of the feline mandible, as demonstrated by microfocal radiography.
For the first time, osteogenesis was observed using direct magnifying microradiography, a noninvasive technique that has a high power of resolution. Thus, it was possible to correlate different stages of bone maturation in the feline mandible with specific functional demands. Our observations suggest a relationship between osseous structure and the mode of feeding and content of the diet.
Flachsbarth
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MF
Anatomisches Institut, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, Deutschland.
Bartels
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Meyer
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Schwarz
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Boos
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D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D003817:Dentition; D004032:Diet; D008334:Mandible / Q000166:cytology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008852:Microradiography; D010012:Osteogenesis / Q000502:physiology*