Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part H (2024)

Author(s): Kavita Rohlan, Vikas Choudhary, Sanwar Mal and Punam

Abstract: In this research, a gross anatomical and morphometrical study of the metacarpal bone of Blue bull has been done. A total of six Blue bulls specimens were taken in this investigation. Blue bull specimens were taken from Bikaner Zoo after the permission of Forest Department. The result suggested that metacarpus of Blue bull consist two metacarpal bones i.e. one large metacarpal another small metacarpal bone. Large metacarpal bone formed by fusion of III and IV metacarpal bones. II metacarpal and V metacarpal bones are not fused and small in size known as splint bone. I metacarpal bone is absent. Two surfaces and two borders are present in shaft. The outline of cranial surface was semi-cylindrical. Cranial surface was smooth. In blue bull, shape of small metacarpal bone was rounded cord like.