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Research
6.
Gross morphometrical studies of sternum of pariah
kite (Milvus migrans) -
M. P. S. Tomar, Rakhi Vaish, M. K. Parmar, A. B.
Shrivastav, Yogita Tiwari
Vet World. 2011; 4(4): 171-172
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2011.171-172
Abstract
The sternum of an adult Pariah kite (Milvus
migrans) was studied for its gross morphometry. It
was procured from Department of Wildlife Health
and Management. The sternum of Pariah Kite was in
the form of quadrilateral plate with dorsal,
concave surface and ventral, convex surface. It
formed the thoracic floor and was directed
backwards and downwards in an oblique manner. The
length and width of sternum were 6.00 cm and 4.20
cm., respectively. Ventral projection, the carina
was in the form of thin curved plate, the height
of which decreased from before backwards. It was
6.00 cm long, 1.30cm wide and 0.30cm thick (at
anterior end). Anterior border was triangular and
had an elongated facet on either side for
articulation with distal extremity of the
coracoids. The caudolateral angles were prominent.
At the medial aspect of caudolateral angles a
small oval, translucent area covered with a thin
membrane was present.
Keywords: Morphometry,
Sternum, Carina, Pariah kite, Milvus migrans,
Wildlife, Anatomy.
