Anatomical Description of Rhinoceros Iguana (<i>Cyclura cornuta cornuta</i>) Head by Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Gross-Sections

Abstract

In this paper, we attempted to elaborate on an atlas of the head of the rhinoceros iguana, applying modern imaging techniques such as CT and MRI. Furthermore, by combining the images acquired through these techniques with macroscopic anatomical sections, we obtained an adequate description of the relevant structures that form the head of this species. This anatomical information could provide a valuable diagnostic tool for the clinical evaluation of different pathological processes in iguanas such as abscesses and osteodystrophy secondary to nutrient imbalances, skull malformations, fractures, and neoplasia.

Keywords

• computed tomography
• magnetic resonance imaging
• gross-sections
• reptiles
• anatomy
• head