The Osteometry of Equine Third Phalanx by the Use of Three-Dimensional Scanning: New Measurement Possibilities.
Abstract: This study consisted in analyzing the asymmetry between bilateral third phalanges (coffin bones) in cold-blood horses based on the angle range of the plantar margin of the bone. The study employed a scanner projecting a hybrid set of images, consisting of sinusoidal stripes preceded by a Gray code sequence. As it turned out, three-dimensional scanning can be used to effectively determine the angle range for a selected portion of the studied bone. This provides broad possibilities for osteometric studies, as it enables the determination of angle distribution in a given fragment. The results obtained indicate a weak correlation between age and bilateral third-phalanx asymmetry in terms of the angle range of the plantar margins and no correlation between body weight and the asymmetry described.
Publication Date: 2017-01-11 PubMed ID: 29109801PubMed Central: PMC5661826DOI: 10.1155/2017/1378947Google Scholar: Lookup
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The study investigates the asymmetry between the bilateral third phalanges (coffin bones) in cold-blood horses using three-dimensional scanning. The research findings show that age weakly correlates with the asymmetry of these bones, whereas body weight bears no correlation.
Objective of the Study
- The purpose of this research was to study the asymmetry between the third phalanxes (or coffin bones) of cold-blood horses. The focus was specifically on the angle range of the plantar margin (bottom edge) of the bone.
Methodology of the Study
- The researchers used a specialized scanner that projected a mixture of images, composed of sinusoidal stripes followed by a Gray code sequence.
- This three-dimensional scanning technique allowed the scientists to accurately determine the angle range for a selected section of the analyzed bone.
Findings of the Study
- The process opens up extensive possibilities for osteometric (bone measurement) studies because it allows scientists to determine the distribution of angles in a specific bone fragment.
- The findings of the research indicate a weak correlation between the age of the horses and asymmetry in their third phalanges. Specifically, variations in age slightly impacted the angle range of the plantar margins.
- On the other hand, the body weight of the horse had no connection with the asymmetry previously described.
Significance of the Study
- This study provides a new perspective on osteometry by adding the possibility of analyzing bones in three dimensions. This could potentially bring more accuracy and a better understanding in the field of equine anatomy and health assessment.
- While the correlation between age and bone asymmetry is weak, recognizing its existence can contribute to more comprehensive assessments of equine health and treatment strategies.
- The lack of correlation between body weight and bone asymmetry helps dispel any assumptions that a horse’s size or weight might influence this particular bone structure.
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APA
Paśko S, Dzierzęcka M, Purzyc H, Charuta A, Barszcz K, Bartyzel BJ, Komosa M.
(2017).
The Osteometry of Equine Third Phalanx by the Use of Three-Dimensional Scanning: New Measurement Possibilities.
Scanning, 2017, 1378947.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/1378947 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Faculty of Mechatronics, Virtual Reality Technologies Department, The Institute of Micromechanics and Photonics, Warsaw University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland.
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Morphological Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Animal Physiology and Biostructure, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Wrocław, Poland.
- Vertebrates Morphology Department, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, Siedlce, Poland.
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Morphological Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Morphological Science, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
- Department of Animal Anatomy, Institute of Zoology, Poznań University of Life Sciences, Poznań, Poland.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Biometry / methods
- Horses / anatomy & histology
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
- Leg Bones / anatomy & histology
- Optical Imaging / methods
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare that there are no competing interests regarding the publication of this paper.
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