Korean Journal of Veterinary Research (대한수의학회지)

The Korean Society of Veterinary Science (대한수의학회)
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Polymelia with an extra forelimb at the thoracic regioo in Korean native calf

한우(韓牛) 송아지의 흉부(胸部)에 여분의 전지(前肢)가 부착(附着)된 다지기형(多肢畸形)

  • Kim, Chong-sup (College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Huh, Chan-kwen (College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Chung, Hyon-sik (College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-gu (College of Veterinary Medicine, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 김종섭 (경상대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 허찬권 (경상대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 정헌식 (경상대학교 수의과대학) ;
  • 김진구 (경상대학교 수의과대학)
  • Received : 1992.09.25
  • Published : 1993.01.30
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Abstract

An abnormal female Korean native calf at five months age with five legs was observed macroscopically and radiographically. External features included two normal forelimbs, and hindlimbs, and an abnormal forelimb which was underdeveloped. A rudimentary forelimb, which was attached to the pectoral region, was observed at the right axillary part. The extra forelimb was scapural and humeral meromelia. It consisted of an underdeveloped forearm (antebrachium), several carpal bones (three bones), large metacarpal bone (Mc. 3 + 4), and two digits with two hoofs. The proximal, middle and distal phalanges, proximal and distal sesamoid bones are normal.

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