Description of normal head structures of the one-humped camel () by magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and cross-sectional anatomy.

AIM

This study was designed for the 1 time to describe the normal head structures of one-humped camel () using both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) as well as cross-sectional anatomy.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Five fresh cadaver heads were collected from clinically normal camels and then subjected to T1-weighted MR and CT imaging. Afterward, these examined heads were transversely sliced to obtain seven crossing levels.

RESULTS

The obtained structures per each crossing level were matched with their relevant sorted images of T1-weighted MRI and CT, then identified and labeled accordingly.

CONCLUSION

The data shown herein expand our knowledge of the normal head structures of the camel and could be used as a reference for ultimate diagnosis of the surgical affections of head using MRI and/or CT.