Gross and Biometrical Studies on Pelvic Bones of Chital (Axis axis)

Abstract

The present study was conducted on the pelvic bones of chital (Axis axis). The ilium was the largest and
irregularly triangular in shape. The gluteal surface was concave, the iliac surface was smooth and the sacral
surface was wider at its proximal and distal parts. The external angle was very large and prominent. The internal
angle was a little below the level of the sacral spines. The ischium was placed behind the ilium and the pubis.
The pelvic surface was smooth and concave. The ventral surface was nearly flat. The pubis was irregularly
triangular. The acetabulum was formed by the union of all three bones and presented three notches