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Macroscopic distribution of the renal artery and intrarenal arteries in mole rats (Spalax leucodon)

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  • A. Yoldas

    (Veterinary Control and Research Institute, Adana, Turkey)

  • A. Aydin

    (Faculty of Medicine, Adiyaman University, Adiyaman, Turkey)

  • R. Ilgun

    (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Turkey)

Abstract

A study was conducted of the kidneys of adult mole rats (Spalax leucodon) to describe the macro- and mesoscopic morphology of the renal arterial distribution and some additional anatomical features. The kidneys of the mole rat lay alongside the vertebral column in the abdominal region, the right kidney situated more cranial than the left. Covered by a thin connective tissue capsule, the kidney was bean-shaped, smooth, and reddish-brown. The mean live weight of the studied mole rats was 203.6 ± 15.05 g. The mean kidney weight was 0.636 ± 0.048 g. The mean weight of the right kidney (0.641± 0.039 g) was significantly (P < 0.01) heavier than that of the left one (0.630 ± 0.057g). Sixteen three-dimensional endocasts of the renal artery and intrarenal arteries were prepared using standard injection-corrosion techniques and examined. A single renal artery was observed in 100% of the specimens. The renal arteries divided, forming a dorsal and a ventral branch; these bifurcated forming cranial and caudal segmental branches. No anastomoses were observed between any of these branches.

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  • A. Yoldas & A. Aydin & R. Ilgun, 2014. "Macroscopic distribution of the renal artery and intrarenal arteries in mole rats (Spalax leucodon)," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 59(8), pages 382-387.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlvet:v:59:y:2014:i:8:id:7658-vetmed
    DOI: 10.17221/7658-VETMED
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    1. G. Aksoy & I. Kurtul & S. Ozcan & K. Aslan & Z. Ozudogru, 2004. "Intrarenal arteries and their patterns in the Tuj sheep," Veterinární medicína, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 49(2), pages 57-60.
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