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Cross-Sectional and Skeletal Anatomy of Long-tailed Gorals (Naemorhedus caudatus) Using Imaging Evaluations

  • Sangjin Ahn (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Woojin Shin (Gangwon Wildlife Medical Rescue Center) ;
  • Yujin Han (Gangwon Wildlife Medical Rescue Center) ;
  • Sohwon Bae (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Cheaun Cho (Yanggu Long-tailed Goral and Muskdeer Center) ;
  • Sooyoung Choi (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Jong-Taek Kim (College of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Science, Kangwon National University)
  • Received : 2023.03.17
  • Accepted : 2023.05.30
  • Published : 2023.07.31
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Abstract

Background: Accurate diagnosis of diseases in animals is crucial for their treatment, and imaging evaluations such as radiographs, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are important tools for this purpose. However, a cross-sectional anatomical atlas of normal skeletal and internal organs of long-tailed gorals (Naemorhedus caudatus) has not yet been prepared for diagnosing their diseases. Objectives: The objective of this study was to create an anatomical atlas of gorals using CT and MRI, which are imaging techniques that have not been extensively studied in this type of wild animal in Korea. Methods: The researchers used CT and MRI to create an anatomical atlas of gorals, and selected 37 cross-sections from the head, thoracic, lumbar, and sacrum parts of gorals to produce an average cross-sectional anatomy atlas. Results: This study successfully created an anatomical atlas of gorals using CT and MRI. Conclusions: The atlas provides valuable information for the diagnosis of diseases in gorals, which can improve their treatment and welfare. The study highlights the importance of developing cross-sectional anatomical atlases of gorals to diagnose and treat their diseases effectively.

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Acknowledgement

The authors would like to express their deepest gratitude to Yanggu Long-tailed Goral and Muskdeer Center for their valuable support for the rescue of goral and medical assistance. This manuscript represents a portion of the Ph.D. dissertation by Sangjin Ahn.

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