Yazdan Mazaheri1, Jamal Nourinezhad1 and Shrareh Pahlevan2
1Division of Anatomy and Embryology, Department of Basic Science,
2Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
ABSTRACT
The osteometric evaluation was done on 40 macerated metapodial bones of 10 male adult one-humped camels by using 16 linear measurements. There was no difference between the right and left metapodial bones both in the fore and hind limbs. Means of the most parameters in the metacarpus were greater than those of the metatarsus. In all metapodial bones, means of the greatest length of the lateral side were greater than those of the medial ones, which are similar to other reported domestic and wild ruminantes. Current findings may be helpful for biomechanical and osteoarcheological studies.
Key words: Camel, metapodial bones, morphometry, osteometry
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