Radiological and Anatomical Features of the Skull Bones of Adult Husky Dogs

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

• Saman Ahani ¹
• Siamak Alizadeh ²
• Mohammad Reza Hosseinchi ³

¹ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran.

² Department of Clinical Sciences, Naghadeh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Naghadeh, Iran.

³ Department of Basic Sciences, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran.

10.22067/ijvst.2024.82573.1255

Abstract

Considering the role of skull bones in preserving vital organs, paying close attention to the shape and size of the skull is of great importance when various conditions, such as head trauma, are suspected. However, in order to confirm the suspicion radiologically, examiners need to have detailed information on the normal skull characteristics of each breed. This study aimed to evaluate the radiological and anatomical features of the skull in adult Husky dogs. The current descriptive cross-sectional study examined eight adult Husky dogs (four males and four females) that died due to different conditions, excluding those of the head. After the preparation of the skulls, radiographs were obtained on different views. In addition, the bones were examined in terms of morphological characteristics. Morphometric indices were also measured and the results were recorded. Based on the results of this study, the skull of Husky dogs consists of 11 cranial bones (Ossa cranii), and 21 facial bones (Ossa faciei). Three parameters, including the height and the length of tympanic bullae as well as the orbital index, were greater in females compared to males. However, the differences were not significant. Other parameters were greater in male dogs. The whole skull length and maximum width of the skull showed significant differences between the two genders (p ≤ 0.05). The precise standards obtained in the current study can be used in interpreting the results to determine whether the presenting characteristics are abnormal or breed-dependent.

Keywords

• Radiology
• Anatomy
• Dog
• Husky
• Skull

Main Subjects

• Radiology and Ultrasound

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