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Anatomical transverse MRI study of ligaments in palmar surface of metacarpus Miniature donkey; Introduce a new ligament.

BACKGROUND: Palmar region of metacarpus in the horses and donkeys is an important region because of its tendons and ligaments which contribute to stay apparatus. This study was done on forelimbs of six healthy Miniature donkeys to detect the tendons, ligaments and their accessories on the palmar surface of metacarpus in this animal.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Based on that MRI is a good technique to evaluate the soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, palmar aspects of metacarpus in 6 euthanatized Miniature donkeys were prepared for anatomical and trans sectional MRI studies to determine the tendons and ligaments in this region.

RESULTS: Suspensory ligament (SL), deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) and its inferior check ligament (ICL) were similar to them in the horse. Superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in this animal had superior check ligament (SCL) that was present before the carpal joint. On the other hand in the Miniature donkey there was a second accessory ligament for the SDFT that originated from the proximal of palmar surface of the large metacarpal bone which we named it second accessory ligament of SDFT. This ligament was determined in the MRI images too.

CONCLUSIONS: It seems that this ligament helps the Miniature donkey to stay apparatus, supporting more weight and load for a longer period of time and distance which is a specific morphological feature in this animal.

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