Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging
Studies are being conducted on the anatomical structures of various wild animals. Despite the ecological importance of the Korean raccoon dog (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>), limited research has been conducted on its anatomical structure. This study is the first to establish...
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| description | Studies are being conducted on the anatomical structures of various wild animals. Despite the ecological importance of the Korean raccoon dog (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>), limited research has been conducted on its anatomical structure. This study is the first to establish a reference range for joint orientation angles in the limbs of the Korean raccoon dog. Joint orientation angles are an unexplored concept not only in Korean raccoon dogs but also in other wildlife. However, they are important in the examination of the skeletal anatomy of humans and companion animals, such as dogs and cats. Because this type of measurement is still emerging in wildlife research, we applied the methodology used in the domestic dog (<i>Canis lupus familiaris</i>). Angles were measured between the mechanical or anatomical axis and the joint orientation lines in the thoracic and pelvic limbs of Korean raccoon dogs. No significant differences were observed between the sexes or between the left and right sides. These findings are consistent with those observed in domestic dogs. Based on this study, a reference range of joint orientation angles could be established for Korean raccoon dogs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2c095ef6765c41afbc2a5506bccebce32025-08-20T01:47:41ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152024-09-011419282710.3390/ani14192827Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic ImagingSeongju Ko0Sangjin Ahn1Ho-Hyun Kwak2Heung-Myong Woo3Junhyung Kim4Department of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of KoreaGangwon Wildlife Medical Rescue Center, Chuncheon-si 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon-si 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of KoreaStudies are being conducted on the anatomical structures of various wild animals. Despite the ecological importance of the Korean raccoon dog (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>), limited research has been conducted on its anatomical structure. This study is the first to establish a reference range for joint orientation angles in the limbs of the Korean raccoon dog. Joint orientation angles are an unexplored concept not only in Korean raccoon dogs but also in other wildlife. However, they are important in the examination of the skeletal anatomy of humans and companion animals, such as dogs and cats. Because this type of measurement is still emerging in wildlife research, we applied the methodology used in the domestic dog (<i>Canis lupus familiaris</i>). Angles were measured between the mechanical or anatomical axis and the joint orientation lines in the thoracic and pelvic limbs of Korean raccoon dogs. No significant differences were observed between the sexes or between the left and right sides. These findings are consistent with those observed in domestic dogs. Based on this study, a reference range of joint orientation angles could be established for Korean raccoon dogs.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/19/2827<i>Canidae</i>MPRforelimbhindlimb |
| spellingShingle | Seongju Ko Sangjin Ahn Ho-Hyun Kwak Heung-Myong Woo Junhyung Kim Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging Animals <i>Canidae</i> MPR forelimb hindlimb |
| title | Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging |
| title_full | Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging |
| title_fullStr | Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging |
| title_full_unstemmed | Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging |
| title_short | Establishing Joint Orientation Angles of the Limbs in Korean Raccoon Dogs (<i>Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis</i>) Using Computed Tomographic Imaging |
| title_sort | establishing joint orientation angles of the limbs in korean raccoon dogs i nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis i using computed tomographic imaging |
| topic | <i>Canidae</i> MPR forelimb hindlimb |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/19/2827 |
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