Date

2021

Degree

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

College

College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Arrol Jan B. Aquino, Ariel M. Bombio

Abstract

Gross morphometrics of the skull and mandible of the Philippine native horse with special reference to the applied anatomical landmark measurements for regional anesthesia of the head were determined. Twelve (12) fresh heads identified as Philippine native horse were collected from abattoirs. Infraorbital, mental, auriculopalpebral, and inferior alveolar nerves were visualized and measured. A total of 50 and 25 measurements were taken from the skull and mandible, respectively. Measurements were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Sample measurements of the skull and mandible were profile/skull length (47.35 ± 2.08 cm) and length from the angle (35.18 ± 1.8 cm), respectively, Craniofacial indices were calculated including the skull/cephalic index (38.28 ± 2.65 %). Anatomical landmarks were also measured including the infraorbital foramina distance (6.62 ± 0.72 cm). The data were compared between sexes, length of M3 and breadth between coronoid processes, of the skull and mandible, respectively, were found to have significant difference. Majority of the parameters were seen to be insignificantly higher in females. The values obtained could serve as baseline data for interspecies and intraspecies differences and can serve as guide for regional anesthesia of the head of the Philippine native horse. Keywords: gross morphometrics, mandible, skull, Philippine native horse

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM)

Notes

Best Thesis on the Horse, 2021

Document Type

Thesis

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