Anatomical study of heart and lung in golden jackal

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor Large animal internal medicine. Department of Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of veterinary Sciences , Ilam University – Iran

2 Master of Physiology, Faculty of Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Ilam University – Iran

3 Faculty of Paraveterinary Medicine, Ilam University - Iran

Abstract

The structural anatomy of the heart and lungs is very different in different animal species and this structural difference has made it possible to create different adaptations to living conditions. Meanwhile, there are many structural and functional differences in the heart and lungs in carnivores and on the other hand, not much has been studied in this area, so the purpose of this study is to investigate the anatomical differences in the heart and lungs of the golden jackal.
In this study, 3 golden jackal hearts and lungs were fixed in 10% formalin. Anatomical examinations were then performed, including examination of the border and surfaces of the heart, examination of the cardiac groove, internal examination of the ventricles and atria, examination of the pulmonary trunk and pulmonary artery outlet, and pulmonary lobulation.
The results of this study showed that the jackal heart has similarities and differences with the hearts of other carnivores. The main differences were in the interventricular paraconal groove, interventricular- subsinosal grooves and the structures at the outlet of the pulmonary trunk. In the lung, the main difference was the shape and size of the right lung lobe, which was different from other carnivores.
The results of this study showed that the structure of the heart and lungs in carnivores, although they have many similarities, but they also have differences, and knowledge of these structural differences can be valuable information for environmental experts, veterinarians, surgeons and Put those involved in wildlife conservation.
 

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Journal of Veterinary Laboratory Research
Volume 15, Issue 2 - Serial Number 24
September 2023
Pages 143-152

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