We present the first actualistic study of rodents consumed by South American fox Lycalopex culpaeus smithersi (Achala culpeo fox), a subspecies that is endemic to highlands central Argentina. provide taphonomic characterization this canid based on digested micromammal bones, and compare it other carnivores. studied over 1000 bones derived from 83 scats collected in Quebrada del Condorito Nation...

Neotaphonomic studies of large carnivores are used to create models in order to explain the formation of terrestrial vertebrate fossil faunas. The research reported here adds to the growing body of knowledge on the taphonomic consequences of large carnivore behavior in temperate habitats and has important implications for paleontology and archaeology. Using photo- and videotrap data, we were ab...

Studies of limb bone loading during terrestrial locomotion have focused primarily on birds and mammals. However, data from a broader functional and phylogenetic range of species are critical for understanding the evolution of limb bone function and design. Turtles are an interesting lineage in this context. Although their slow walking speeds and robust limb bones might lead to low locomotor for...

the silver carp (hypophthalmicthys molitrix) compnses about 50% to 85% of the composition offish species in the polyculture system of warm water species in iran. however, the difficulty in preparation of this species and the presence of pin bones are among the main reasons to restrict the demand of this species in the domestic markets, particularly in non­ coastal provinces. the objective of th...

1 of 3 DESCRIPTION A 32-year-old primigravida, with low background risk at booking, referred to our fetal medicine department after a missing left lower limb in the fetus was diagnosed on scan at 26 weeks gestation. Hypoplastic left thigh and limb reduction defect were confi rmed ( fi gures 1 and 2 ) using 4D scan, and parents counselled. They remained committed to the pregnancy. Subsequent sca...

There are 106 bones in hands and feet but their lesions are not commonly reported. This was a retrospective study of all osteolytic lesions involving bones of the hands or feet presenting to the only tertiary referral centre of the north Indian state of Uttarakhand during the 7-year period from January 2006 to December 2012. A compilation of the various demographic, clinical, radiological and h...

Musculoskeletal imbalances or pathologies often develop into secondary physical conditions or complications that may affect the mobility and quality of life of people with lower-limb amputation. Using one or more prostheses causes people with amputation to alter the biomechanics of their movement. For example, people with lower-limb amputation often favor and stress their intact lower limb more...

The homeobox-containing gene goosecoid (gsc) has been implicated in a variety of embryonic processes from gastrulation to rib patterning. We have analyzed the role it plays during chick limb development. Expression is initially observed at stage 20 in a proximal-anterior-ventral domain of the early limb bud which expands during subsequent stages. Later in limb development a second domain of exp...