Studies on the Lumbar, Sacral and Coccygeal Vertebrae of Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak)


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Authors

  • C V Rajani
  • J J Chungath

Keywords:

Coccygeal vertebra, Indian muntjac, Lumbar vertebra, Morphology, Sacrum

Abstract

Morphology of the lumbar, sacral and coccygeal vertebra was studied in Indian muntjac. The lumbar
vertebrae were six in number. Each vertebra presented two strongly curved cranial articular processes having
fused mamillary processes on lateral aspect and two strongly curved caudal articular processes with ventro-lateral
cylindrical condyle like articular area. The sacrum was triangular and was formed of four fused sacral vertebrae.
The coccygeal vertebrae were five in number of which the first two were typical. Haemal processes were absent.

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Author Biographies

  • C V Rajani
    Asstt. Prof.; Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University, Pookode, Wayanad-673 576 (Kerala)
  • J J Chungath
    Prof.; Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University, Pookode, Wayanad-673 576 (Kerala)

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Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2012)

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How to Cite

Rajani, C. V., & Chungath, J. J. (2013). Studies on the Lumbar, Sacral and Coccygeal Vertebrae of Indian Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak). Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, 24(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJVA/article/view/27086