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From cadaver to museum plinth: A novel method of articulating an ostrich skeleton

Nicoll, Sarah; Crook, Andrew

Authors

Sarah Nicoll

Andrew Crook



Abstract

The Lanyon Museum of Comparative Anatomy at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) displays an extensive collection of articulated skeletons many of which are produced and presented in-house by the anatomy technical staff. Using an ostrich (Struthio camelus) cadaver, we detail novel and inexpensive methods for skeleton preparation and articulation to provide a valuable teaching resource. We also summarize alternative techniques and their advantages and disadvantages. Our ostrich skeleton is now displayed in The Lightwell at the RVC’s Camden campus, and is accessible as a teaching tool for a broad range of scientific staff and students.

Citation

Nicoll, S., & Crook, A. (2017). From cadaver to museum plinth: A novel method of articulating an ostrich skeleton. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences, 9-17

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 10, 2017
Publication Date Nov 15, 2017
Deposit Date Apr 20, 2021
Publicly Available Date Apr 20, 2021
Print ISSN 1471-8871
Publisher The Institute of Anatomical Sciences
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Issue 18
Pages 9-17
Keywords Ostrich, Struthio camelus, osteology, skeleton, articulation, maceration
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1548359

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