Middle anatomical landmarks for visualization of rabbit bulbourethral glands at helical CT (Subject of area: Imaging anatomy)

Ten mature clinically healthy rabbits were studied. The bulbourethral glands were scanned by helical computed tomography. The animals were positioned in supine recumbence and contrast agents were applied. The pelvis was scanned in the transverse level through the transition between 2^nd and 3^rd coccygeal vertebra (dorsally), tabula of ischium (laterally) and sciatic part of pelvic symphysis (ventrally).The glandular borders were well defined. The bulbourethral glands’ images were replaced dorsolaterally to the urethtra's walls. The localization of the median septum, that separates the glands, is defined difficultly. Contrast anatomical helical CT study could add data which are suitable for the imaging anatomical status of these organs in the rabbit.