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Master Title

Some anatomical studies on the tail of buffaloes "Bos bubalis L."

Master Abstract

Forty five tails of buffaloes were used in this study as 40 from apparently healthy adult animals and five were affected with tail necrosis. The normal tails were divided into two groups (each of 20) and dissected to reveal their bones, musculatures, arteries, veins and nerves. Seventy five photographs, diagrams and radiographic pictures illustrated the results in the study. The study revealed that the total length of the tail in the buffalo measured 85 to 100cm with an average 93cm. The number of the caudal vertebrae varied between 20-23 segments. Then the caudal vertebrae subjected to different anatomical considerations. the tail musculature are two groups; coccygeal muscles of the vertebral column are five pairs of muscles; M. Sacrocaudalis dorsalis lateralis, M. Sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis, M. Sacrocaudalis ventralis lateralis, M. Sacrocaudalis ventralis medialis and Mm. Intertransversarii caudae and the coccygeal muscles of the pelvis, which consisted of M. Coccygeus only. The arterial supply of the tail comes from the median caudal, superficial caudal, deep caudal, dorsolateral caudal arteries. The tail is drained by five caudal veins; median caudal, two ventrolateral caudal and two lateral caudal veins. Five pairs of caudal nerves, sympathetic and parasympathetic innervations of the tail are demonstrated. Some surgical affections of the tail were recorded in the study

PHD Title

PREPARATION OF AUDIOVISUAL AIDS FOR USE IN TEACHING VETERINARY ANATOMY

PHD Abstract

In the present study, the sheep was used as a model during preparation of audiovisual aids for use in teaching veterinary anatomy. These aids prepared 3D virtual models of sheep skeleton using multimedia software that enable the users to rotate the individual bones in different direction to view many aspects in 3600 degrees. Labels are available when ever needed, together with pronunciation of the labels if requested. The second part includes the prepared air-drying specimens of sheep lungs and stomachs which will be a useful tool to demonstrate the external and internal structures of these organs. These specimens are durable, easily handled, and need simple storage requirements as they could be stored on shelves in room temperature. The third part of the current study represents the prepared Computer program about the virtual dissection of sheep including different parts of this animal’s body (Head, Neck, Thoracic wall, Abdominal wall, Thoracic limb, Pelvic limb and organs). Multiple photographs and illustrations were arranged in series and can be viewed in a simple and interesting way. Moreover, flash movies were carefully prepared with interactivity and incorporated in the final project to make the education process more fun and effective. Furthermore, the study tried to prove to what extent the use of technologies is effective alongside the traditional methodologies currently used in teaching of the veterinary anatomy. Minimizing the number of animals used during preparation of the dissection laboratories is also emphasized. Furthermore, students will greatly benefit from using of the computer program as they can use it on their own time, before or after the laboratory time. These aids are available on a CD-ROM and in the future, we planned to distribute the current “Virtual Sheep Anatomy” project via the World Wide Web to increase its usefulness to the users all over the world.