The osteometry of equine third phalanx by the use of three-dimensional scanning: New measurement possibilities

Sławomir Paśko, Małgorzata Dzierzȩcka, Halina Purzyc*, Anna Charuta, Karolina Barszcz, Bartłomiej Jan Bartyzel, Marcin Komosa

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Abstract

This study consisted in analyzing the asymmetry between bilateral third phalanges (coffin bones) in cold-blood horses based on the angle range of the plantar margin of the bone. The study employed a scanner projecting a hybrid set of images, consisting of sinusoidal stripes preceded by a Gray code sequence. As it turned out, three-dimensional scanning can be used to effectively determine the angle range for a selected portion of the studied bone. This provides broad possibilities for osteometric studies, as it enables the determination of angle distribution in a given fragment. The results obtained indicate a weak correlation between age and bilateral third-phalanx asymmetry in terms of the angle range of the plantar margins and no correlation between body weight and the asymmetry described.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1378947
JournalScanning
Volume2017
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

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