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Sonoanatomy of female reproductive organ of Sunda porcupine ( Hystrix javanica )
Author(s) -
Wahid Muhammad Risman,
Prawira Andhika Yudha,
Nisa' Chairun,
Agungpriyono Srihadi,
Fakhrul Ulum Mokhamad
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
anatomia, histologia, embryologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.34
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1439-0264
pISSN - 0340-2096
DOI - 10.1111/ahe.12582
Subject(s) - porcupine , anatomy , ultrasonography , ultrasound , medicine , tunica albuginea (penis) , reproductive tract , biology , radiology , endocrinology , paleontology , penis
The conventional anatomical study of specimens requires cutting processes which destruct the limited specimens. A non‐destructive method, namely an ultrasonography, can be used to assess the anatomical organ information of those specimens. The aim of this research is to analyse the macroanatomy of the female reproductive organ in the Sunda porcupine ( Hystrix javanica ), using ultrasonographical imaging. In this study, four formaldehyde‐fixed reproductive organ specimens of the Sunda porcupine were used. A 10–12 MHz linear ultrasound transducer was utilized to provide an imaging format of both longitudinal and transversal views. Photographic images were then used as comparison with a sonographic image. The results show that the ultrasound image of the Sunda porcupine reproductive organ soft tissue was hypoechoic, the lumen and antrum follicles were anechoic, while atretic follicles and the mons pubis were hyperechoic. Generally, the size of the organ was not significantly different between photographical and ultrasonographical imaging ( p > .05). In conclusion, ultrasound images can be utilized for anatomical studies of the Sunda porcupine reproductive organs without destructing the specimen.