MACROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE MAMMARY GLAND IN THE LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA)

Authors

  • Alexander Chávez R. Laboratorio de Anatomía Animal y Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Alberto Sato S. Laboratorio de Anatomía Animal y Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Miluska Navarrete Z. Laboratorio de Anatomía Animal y Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima
  • Jannet Cisneros S. Laboratorio de Anatomía Animal y Fauna Silvestre, Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v21i1.298

Keywords:

llama, mammary gland, udder, nipple

Abstract

The present study aimed to identify and describe the structures of the mammary glands and related structures of the llama (Lama glama). Five adult females in lactation were embalmed using a 12% formalin solution. Superficial and deep dissections were done; comparing both sides of the glands and observing related structures as muscles, arteries, veins, nerves and lymph nodes. Macroscopic characteristics of the udder were similar to other camelids and mammals; however, there was a different arterial vessel pattern. Also, was observed the presence of the supramammary lymphatic nodule, not described in other domestic animals. The nipple presented two output ducts that join into one.

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Published

2010-07-15

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2010)

Section

Artículos Primarios

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Copyright (c) 2010 Alexander Chávez R., Alberto Sato S., Miluska Navarrete Z., Jannet Cisneros S.

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How to Cite

Chávez R., A., Sato S., A., Navarrete Z., M., & Cisneros S., J. (2010). MACROSCOPIC ANATOMY OF THE MAMMARY GLAND IN THE LLAMA (LAMA GLAMA). Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 21(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v21i1.298