title: The radiographic anatomy of the normal ovine digit, the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints.
abstract: The aim of this project was to develop a detailed, accessible set of reference images of the normal radiographic anatomy of the ovine digit up to and including the metacarpo/metatatarsophalangeal joints. The lower front and hind limbs of 5 Lleyn ewes were radiographed using portable radiography equipment, a digital image processer and standard projections. Twenty images, illustrating the normal radiographic anatomy of the limb were selected, labelled and presented along with a detailed description and corresponding images of the bony skeleton. These images are aimed to be of assistance to veterinary surgeons, veterinary students and veterinary researchers by enabling understanding of the normal anatomy of the ovine lower limb, and allowing comparison with the abnormal.
authors.affiliation: School of Veterinary Science University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Wirral, Cheshire, CH64 7TE, UK. jsduncan@liverpool.ac.uk
authors.forename: Jennifer S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.forename: Ellen R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Singer
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Devaney
authors.forename: Joanne W H
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Oultram
authors.forename: Anna J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Walby
authors.forename: Bridie R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Lester
authors.forename: Helen J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001175:Arthrography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007596:Joints / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012016:Reference Values; D034561:Sheep, Domestic / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D050277:Toe Phalanges / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014034:Toes / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging