Anatomical and radiography of the bones of the metapodial and digital regions in the one-humped camel

Obtaining knowledge on radiographical and anatomical properties of the metacarpal/tarsal and the digital bones of the thoracic and the pelvic limbs in one-humped camel is important and necessary for diagnosis of diseases and abnormalities in order to provide effective and satisfactory treatments. The study aims were to access more details on radiographical and anatomical properties of the metacarpal/tarsal and the digits skeleton of the thoracic and pelvic limbs in one-humped camel. In present investigation, the distal extremities of the right and left thoracic and pelvic limbs (immediately below the carpal/tarsal joint) of five male one-humped camels were used following anatomical results were obtained: the presence of a plantar process on proximal extremity of the metatarsal bone, the presence of a deep and well-developed intertrochlear incisure of metacarpal/tarsal bones, an incomplete sagittal crest on the palmar or the planter surface of condyles, the absence of the accessory metatarsal-carpal bones, and absence of the distal sesamoid bone. In conclusion, although the anatomy of the metatarsal/carpal and the digits skeleton of the one-humped camel between the thoracic and the pelvic limbs shows great similarities and fewer differences, bony structures of this area in one-humped camel exhibit marked differences and fewer similarities with others domestic ruminates. Radiographic findings showed that the plantar process on the proximal extremity of the metatarsus bone which was noted on the lateral and dorsoplantar views differing from the metacarpal bones. The deep and well-developed intertrochlear incisures was observed on the dorsoplantar (palmar) views. Due to the lack of the presence of accessory metatarsal/carpal bones and distal sesamoid bone, the best views for examination this areas are the lateral and dorsoplantar (palmar) views. However, the oblique views of the metacarpophalangeal joints are necessary, because of the existence of proximal sesamoid bone.