Radiographic Anatomy of the Head of Sheep

Abstract

Objective- The purpose of this study was to assess and describe the radiographic anatomy of the bony structures in the head of sheep. Design- Experimental study. Animals- Fifteen mature Afshari sheep. Procedures- Radiographs were made out of the head of the animals in lateral and dorsoventral views. Radiographic anatomy was analyzed with results from gross dissection of 5 specimens. Results- Detectable anatomic structures of the head were studied in details and labeled in each radiographic view. Conclusion and Clinical Relevance- The results of this study can help better understanding of the head skeletal components anatomy and their relationships in the head radiography of the sheep.