Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Contribution of the nasal septum to the radiographic anatomy of the equine nasal cavity.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Stilson, A E et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at the nasal septum, which is the cartilage that separates the two sides of a horse's nose, and how it shows up on X-rays. The researchers found that the nasal septum and the mucous membrane covering it are clear enough on X-rays to help diagnose problems in that area. They also noted that certain bones in the horse's skull do not completely block the view of the nasal septum on these images. Overall, this information can be helpful for veterinarians when assessing nasal issues in horses.
Abstract
The radiopacity of the equine cartilaginous nasal septum and its covering mucosa seen on dorsoventral radiographs was determined to be of sufficient density to be useful in the diagnosis of any disorder of this anatomic structure. Radiographically, the frontal and nasal bones dorsally and the vomer and palatine process of the incisive bone ventrally do not completely obscure the nasal septum and its covering mucous membrane.
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