Skeletal anatomy of the pectoral limb of Rattus norvegicus
Author(s):
Subhadra Ravali KS, Sridevi P, Asmitha S, Violet Beaulah, Geetha Ramesh and Usha Kumary S
Abstract:
The present study was conducted on Rattus norvegicus, Wistar rats. The samples were collected from the sacrificed animals used for experimental purpose*. The bones were collected after maceration in water. Pectoral limb of the rats had triangular bone scapula, clavicle, separate radius and ulna. The carpus consisted of eight distinct bones arranged in two rows. The metacarpus were four in number. The digits were made of three phalanges in each digit except the first one with two phalanges.
How to cite this article:
Subhadra Ravali KS, Sridevi P, Asmitha S, Violet Beaulah, Geetha Ramesh and Usha Kumary S. Skeletal anatomy of the pectoral limb of Rattus norvegicus. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2023; 12(9S): 1889-1891.