Ultrasonographic study of the flexor tendons and suspensory ligament of the metacarpal/metatarsal region in one-humped camel (Camelus dromedaries)

The present study was aimed to describe the ultrasonographic appearance of the normal flexor tendons and suspensory ligament in the metacarpal/metatarsal region of the dromedary camel and its correlation with the gross anatomy to provide a standard reference for them. The study was carried out on 10 cadaver limbs of both fore and hind limbs from freshly slaughter mature camels. Ultrasonographic imaging was performed using 5–7 MHz linear transducer both longitudinally (along the whole length) and transversely at three levels. After imaging, 6 specimens were dissected and the gross anatomy of the flexor tendons and suspensory ligament was described. Echogenicity, diameter and width of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) and suspensory ligament (SL) were evaluated and discussed.