Digital dissection of the pelvis and hindlimb of the red-legged running frog, Phlyctimantis maculatus, using Diffusible Iodine Contrast Enhanced computed microtomography (DICE µCT)

Collings, A J; Richards, C T

Abstract

The current study applies both traditional and Diffusible Iodine Contrast Enhanced computed microtomography (DICE µCT) techniques to reveal the musculoskeletal anatomy of Phlyctimantis maculatus. DICE µCT has emerged as a powerful tool to visualise intricate musculoskeletal anatomy. By generating 3D digital models, anatomical analyses can be conducted non-destructively, preserving the in situ 3D topography of the system, therefore eliminating some of the drawbacks associated with traditional methods. We aim to describe the musculature of the spine, pelvis, and hindlimb, compare the musculoskeletal anatomy and pelvic morphology of P. maculatus with functionally diverse frogs, and produce 3D digital anatomy reference data.

Citation

Collings, A. J., & Richards, C. T. (2019). Digital dissection of the pelvis and hindlimb of the red-legged running frog, Phlyctimantis maculatus, using Diffusible Iodine Contrast Enhanced computed microtomography (DICE µCT). PeerJ, 7, e7003. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7003

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Apr 23, 2019
• Publication Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Deposit Date: Jun 21, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 24, 2019
• Journal: PeerJ
• Electronic ISSN: 2167-8359
• Publisher: PeerJ
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Pages: e7003
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.7003
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1381926