Gross Anatomical Studies on the Sternum and Clavicle Of Spot-Billed Pelican (Pelecanus Philippensis)
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2012-05
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
The sternum of Spot-billed pelican was large, broad and quadrilateral in shape.
The sternal crest was small, triangular in shape and extended upto cranial half of the
ventral surface only. The cranial border of the sternal crest was straight, and extended
beyond the cranial border of the sternum. The hypocledium was fused to the ventral part of
the cranial border of the sternal crest permanently. The cranial border presented a deep
groove in the centre and narrow grooves on either side for coracoid bones. The sternal
spine extended only from the ventral edge of the groove of the cranial border. The
craniolateral processes were short. The lateral borders had five articular cylinders for
sternocostal bones. Numerous pneumatic foramina were present between the articular
cylinders. The caudolateral processes were short. The caudal border presented a short
process in the centre. The clavicles were fused to the cranial border of the sternal crest.
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Veterinary Science