Radiographic Anatomy of the Head of Sheep

Objective- the purpose of this study was to assess and describe the radiographic anatomy of the bony structures in the head of sheep. design- experimental study. animals- fifteen mature afshari sheep. procedures- radiographs were made out of the head of the animals in lateral and dorsoventral views. radiographic anatomy was analyzed with results from gross dissection of 5 specimens. results- detectable anatomic structures of the head were studied in details and labeled in each radiographic view. conclusion and clinical relevance- the results of this study can help better understanding of the head skeletal components anatomy and their relationships in the head radiography of the sheep.