Micro-tomographic Atlas of the Mouse

by Bab, Itai; Hajbi-Yonissi, Carmit; Gabet, Yankel; Muller, Ralph

• ISBN13: 9780387392547
• ISBN10: 0387392548
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-15
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

The Micro-Tomographic Atlas of the Mouse Skeleton provides a unique systematic description of all calcified components of the mouse. It includes about 200 high resolution, two- and three dimensional m CT images of the exterior and interiors of all bones and joints. In addition, the spatial relationship of bones within complex skeletal units (e.g., skull, thorax, pelvis, extremities) is also described. The images are accompanied by detailed explanatory text, thus highlighting special features and newly reported structures. With mice becoming a standard laboratory animal and the rapidly increasing use of m CT technology as a key analytical tool in skeletal research, the Atlas fulfils an emerging need for a comprehensive reference to assist both trained and in-training researchers.

Table of Contents

Axial Skeleton
Skull
Nose, Palate and Upper Jaw, Cranium and Tympanic Bulla	p. 5
Hyoid, Mandible, and Temporo-Mandibular Joint	p. 27
Vertebral Column
Cervical Vertebrae	p. 41
Thoracic Vertebrae	p. 67
Lumbar Vertebrae	p. 73
Sacrum	p. 79
Caudal Vertebrae	p. 87
Thorax
Sternum, Sternal-Rib Joint, Ribs and Rib-Vertebral Joints	p. 95
Appendicular Skeleton
Rostral Appendage
Clavicle	p. 113
Scapula	p. 117
Humerus and Shoulder Joint	p. 123
Forearm (Ulna, Radius, and Elbow Joint)	p. 131
Manus	p. 145
Caudal Appendage
Pelvic Girdle	p. 153
Femur and Hip Joint	p. 161
Tibio-Fibular Complex and Knee Joint	p. 171
Hindfoot	p. 183
Murine Comparative Microanatomy
Strain Differences	p. 191
Gender and Age Differences	p. 195
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