The Anatomy of the Laboratory Mouse
Margaret J. Cook
CONTENTS
Skeleton
10.
Skeleton of LAC Grey mouse.
11.
Dorsal aspect of skull.
12.
Left lateral aspect of skull.
13.
Basal aspect of skull.
14.
Lateral aspect of right mandible.
15.
Medial aspect of right mandible.
16.
Atlas (1st cervical vertebra). Anterior aspect (above). Posterior aspect (below).
17.
Axis (2nd cervical vertebra). Anterior aspect (above). Posterior aspect (below).
18.
Axis (2nd cervical vertebra). Left lateral aspect.
19.
Cervical vertebra. Anterior aspect (above). Posterior aspect (below).
20.
Thoracic vertebra. Anterior aspect (above). Left lateral aspect (below).
21.
5th thoracic vertebra with rib. Anterior aspect.
22.
Lumbar vertebra. Anterior aspect (above). Left lateral aspect (below).
23.
Sacrum. Dorsal aspect.
24.
Sacrum. Ventral aspect.
25.
Sacrum. Right lateral aspect.
26.
1st caudal vertebra. Anterior aspect.
27.
1st caudal vertebra. Posterior aspect (above). Right lateral aspect (below).
28.
4th caudal vertebra. Anterior aspect (above). Left lateral aspect (below).
29.
Right shoulder joint.
30.
Ventral aspect of sternum and ribs. The floating ribs are not drawn.
31.
Right scapula and clavicle.
32.
Thoracic cage, formed by 13 thoracic vertebrae, 13 pairs of ribs and the sternum.
33.
Lateral aspect of right humerus, radius and ulna.
34.
Flexor surface of right humerus.
35.
Right radius and ulna.
36.
Upper surface of right manus.
37.
Lateral aspect of os coxae.
38.
Ventral aspect of ossa coxae.
39.
Pelvic girdle and hind limbs, partially disarticulated. Ventral aspect.
40.
Articulation of right os coxae and femur.
41.
Medial aspect of right hind limb.
42.
Flexor surface of right femur.
43.
Flexor surface of right tibia and femur.
44.
Upper surface of right pes.