Old Dog, New Tricks: An alternative method of representing costal cartilages in a Basset Hound skeleton exhibiting multiple skeletal diseases and disorders

Nicoll, Sarah

Abstract

A Basset Hound cadaver was donated to the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). The skeleton of this breed with chondrodysplasia was articulated for use in anatomy teaching and for display in the RVCs anatomy museum. The skeleton showed signs of grade 3 spondylosis deformans and coincidental osteoarthritis in several areas. Following articulation there was also evidence of angular limb deformities. The costal cartilages of the skeleton were not preserved during maceration however the excess bony growth present at their insertion points on the sternebrae was obvious. The decision was therefore made to recreate them. A novel method was used involving a multi-use sealant/adhesive which is described in this report.

Citation

Nicoll, S. (in press). Old Dog, New Tricks: An alternative method of representing costal cartilages in a Basset Hound skeleton exhibiting multiple skeletal diseases and disorders. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences,

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Mar 16, 2021
• Deposit Date: Apr 20, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 16, 2021
• Print ISSN: 1471-8871
• Publisher: The Institute of Anatomical Sciences
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Basset Hound; Skeleton; Costal Cartilages; Spondylosis Deformans; Osteoarthritis; Angular Limb Deformities
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1548317