TY - JOUR T1 - Gross Morphometrical Studies on Pectoral Girdle of Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans) AU - Tomar, M.P.S. AU - Vaish, Rakhi AU - Rajput, Nidhi AU - Shrivastav, A.B. JO - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances VL - 9 IS - 19 SP - 2482 EP - 2484 PY - 2010 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1680-5593 DO - javaa.2010.2482.2484 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2010.2482.2484 KW - Morphometry KW -scapula KW -coracoid KW -clavicle KW -pariah kite KW -foramen triosseum AB - Pectoral girdle of an adult Pariah kite (Milvus migrans) was studied, procured from Department of Wildlife Health and Management, Jabalpur. The girdle was composed of 3 bones viz. scapula, coracoid and clavicle. The scapula was sword shaped. The length and maximum width of scapula were 5.40 and 1.00 cm, respectively. The clavicle was in the form of thick, curved plate. It was directed forwards, downwards and inwards to join the bone of opposite side by forming the curved U shaped furculum. The width of clavicle gradually decreased from proximal to distal end. Hypocleideum was not prominent at their meeting point. The length and maximum width were 5.80 and 1.30 cm, respectively. Distance between ventral end of clavicle and anterior extremity of sternum was 1.00 cm. Coracoid was directed downwards and backwards to articulate the sternum distally. Proximal extremity was hook like. Length and maximum width were 3.40 and 2.50 cm (at sternal end), respectively. Proximal extremity of scapula, coracoid and clavicle united to form foramen triosseum. The diameter of foramen triosseum was 0.30 cm. ER -