Morphometry of Thoracic Vertebrae in Tiger (Panthera tigris)

Abstract

The tiger is the national animal of our country. It is necessary to know about tiger’s anatomy. Back bone of tiger consists of thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae and to a minimum extent sacrum. There are 13 Thoracic vertebrae are present in tiger, the first nine were similar; and the last four presented minor differences from each other and from the preceding nine. The first nine were similar; and the last four presented minor differences from each other and from the preceding nine. The length of body gradually increased from first (2.50±0.00 cm) to 13th (3.38±0.07 cm), the spinous process was highest in third thoracic vertebra. The supra spinous processes of first thoracic vertebra was more developed than others, the massiveness gradually decreased with successive vertebrae.