ultrasonography study of tendons and ligaments of metacarpal region in the camel (camelus dromedarius)

twelve left camel forelimbs were collected, and ultrasonography was performed at five different levels around the metacarpal region. limbs were then cut in the transverse plane at levels corresponding to the ultrasound images. transverse and sagittal plane images were taken at each of the five levels, keeping all ultrasound imaging factors constant. echogenicity, diameter, width and cross sectional area of the superficial digital flexor tendon (sdft), deep digital flexor tendon (ddft) and suspensory ligament (sl) were evaluated. characteristics of echogenicity and different tendon and ligament sizes were measured and discussed