A Note on Hyoid Bone of Yak (Bos grunniens)

Authors

  • K. B. Dev Choudhury College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., R. K. Nagar, Tripura (W) 799 008
  • M. Bhattacharya National Research Centre on Yak I.C.A.R., Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh 797101

Keywords:

Hyoid bone, yak

Abstract

Gross anatomical study of hyoid bone of yak was conducted. The bone consisted of stylohyoid, epihyoid, ceratohyoid, basihyoid and thyrohyoid parts. The corresponding parts of hyoid bone of male yak measured larger than that of the female. Anatomical structure of hyoid bone of yak was comparable to that of ox except that in yaks the thyrohyoid was found fused with the basihyoid in both sexes.

Author Biography

K. B. Dev Choudhury, College of Veterinary Sciences & A.H., R. K. Nagar, Tripura (W) 799 008

Department of Veterinary Anatomy

Cyclopia in a still born calf

Published

2010-12-31

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2

Section

Short Communications

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