Abstract

CAO, J.A.; BODE, F.F.; FERNANDEZ, J.A.  and  RESOAGLI, J.M.. Descripción anatómica de la musculatura del miembro torácico del "carpincho" (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). Rev. vet. [online]. 2015, vol.26, n.1, pp.38-42. ISSN 1669-6840.

"Capybara" is a great size rodent, widespread in plains and swamps of South America. The anatomical information on the musculature of this species is scarce. The objective of the assay was to describe the muscular structures of the thoracic limbs of the "capybara". The thoracic limbs of four female bodies were used. The specimens were preserved by traditional methods. The skin, subcutaneous fat and fascia of the thoracic limbs were removed. Dissection of the different muscle regions was performed to determine origins and insertions as well as digital photographic records. Observations revealed that these muscles are the same as those described in other pentadactil mammals, highlighting the great development of the muscles of the hand. The anatomical studies of H. Hydrochoerus will help to improve healthy production of the species

Keywords : capybara; anatomy; muscles of thoracic limb.

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