猕猴掌骨和指骨长度性差

目的探讨在1个猕猴种群中用掌骨和指骨的长度鉴定性别。方法采用直接测量法对11例雄性和25例雌性猕猴的掌骨和指骨长度进行测量。数据处理分析采用SPSS 20.0统计学软件。结果手骨的性别正确判别率从近侧掌骨到远侧指骨逐渐增加。5根掌骨和5根远节指骨长度的性别判别率分别是88.9%和100.0%,第1根手骨(包括1节掌骨和2节指骨)和第5根手骨(包括1节掌骨和3节指骨)总长度的性别判别率分别是90.3%和100.0%。因子分析结果显示,19根手骨形态分组是以排(掌骨、近节指骨、中节指骨和远节指骨)为单位,而不是以列(5根指骨)为单位。结论猕猴掌骨和指骨长度变量可以有效地识别性别,对非人灵长类的生物系统演化关系有一定的理论意义和应用价值。     

Postcranial Skeletal Differences in Free-Range and Captive-Born Primates

Skeletal morphology is important in evolutionary, genetic, developmental, physiological, and functional studies. Although samples from free-ranging individuals may be preferable, constraints of sample size, demography, or conservation status may necessitate the inclusion of captive-born individuals. Captivity may be associated with physical, physiological, or behavioral differences that may affect skeletal form. This study assesses differences in postcranial skeletal form between free-range and captive-born Macaca mulatta and Saguinus oedipus. Samples included free-range M. mulatta from Cayo Santiago (Caribbean Primate Research Center) and captive-born macaques from the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. S. oedipus samples included free-range born and captive-born individuals from the Oak Ridge Associated Universities Marmoset Research Center. Twenty-four dimensions of various bones, including the scapula, upper limb, innominate and lower limb, were recorded for adults. Age of epiphyseal closure was recorded for immature captive-born M. mulatta. Analysis of variance and principal component analyses tested significant differences between free-range born and captive-born individuals in each species. Significant differences were present in size and shape of postcrania between free-range and captive-born within taxa. Free-range macaques were larger than captive-born macaques, but this pattern did not consistently carry over to the Saguinus samples. Shape differences, while present throughout the skeleton, were especially prominent in the scapula. Differences in developmental timing, nutrition, and physical activity can be expected to contribute to the observed differences in postcranial skeletal form. These differences should be considered when captive-born primates are included in morphological or evolutionary studies. Anat Rec, 2018. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Anat Rec, 302:761–774, 2019. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

太行山猕猴掌骨和跖骨长度比率的性别差异

目的 研究太行山猕猴掌骨和跖骨长度比率的性别差异。 方法 测量27例太行山猕猴掌骨(雄性10例,雌性17例)和30例跖骨(雄性12例,雌性18例)的长度变量,根据5根掌骨和跖骨长度的可能组合得到相应长度比率。用SPSS13.0统计软件进行单因素方差分析(雄性12例,雌性18例)。 结果 一些掌骨和跖骨的长度比率在性别之间存在明显性差（P<0.05）。掌骨长度比率性差最大的是第2掌骨∶第4掌骨(2Mc∶5Mc)和第4掌骨∶第5掌骨(4Mc∶5Mc)（P<0.01）。跖骨长度比率性差最大的是第1跖骨∶第3跖骨(1Mt∶3Mt)和第1跖骨∶第4跖骨(1Mt∶4Mt)（P<0.05）。 结论 当控制标本大小时,掌骨和跖骨存在性差。提示身体性差大小不是这些性差存在的基础。猕猴掌骨和跖骨长度比率性差很可能与出生前性激素的释放有关。     

Metacarpophalangeal analysis in Crouzon syndrome: Additional evidence for phenotypic convergence with the acrocephalosyndactyly syndromes

Crouzon syndrome (CS) is characterized by premature craniosynostosis, orbital proptosis, and midfacial hypoplasia and is related to the acrocephalosyndactylies (ACS) with limb abnormalities. In CS the hands are considered to be normal, but a previous report indicated that there is consistent alteration in the proportions of the bones of the hands, as shown by metacarpophalangeal analysis (MCPP), in at least some cases of CS. The purpose of this study was to extend these findings by examining affected individuals and their supposedly unaffected first degree relatives. If CS does have an effect on hands, then this should only be evident in the affected individuals and, presuming complete penetrance, not present in their unaffected relatives. PA hand films were taken on 12 CS subjects and 16 of their normal relatives. The lengths of the metacarpals and phalanges were measured and the measurements standardized for age and sex by conversion to z-scores using published normal standards. Mean pattern profiles for the 2 groups were plotted. In CS the phalanges, especially the first and second proximal phalanges and the first distal phalanx, were shorter than average, and shorter than those of unaffected relatives. The metacarpals were not significantly smaller than the reference means in CS. The 19 hand measurements were entered into a step-wise forward discriminant function analysis (DFA) to develop a model that would discriminate between CS subjects and their normal first degree relatives. The function generated used the measurements of 8 hand bones to classify correctly CS subjects and their normal relatives 100% of the time. This study confirmed that there is a radiographically detectable abnormality of the hands in CS and that, at least in this sample, relatives did not display such abnormalities. Therefore, it seems that CS shares postcranial effects with true ACS and that these effects are, like the other aspects of CS, fully penetrant. Am. J. Med. Genet. 73:61–66, 1997. © 1997 Wiley-LIss, Inc.     

猕猴掌(跖)骨长度与质量的性差比较

目的:探讨太行山猕猴掌(跖)骨长度与质量间性别差异.方法:对29例(13雄,16雌)成年太行山猕猴的掌(跖)骨长度和质量进行测量.采用SPSS 13.0软件,用方差分析、判别分析和主成分分析等对掌骨和跖骨长度和质量的性别差异进行比较.结果:猕猴掌骨和跖骨长度或质量的性差显著.长度变量性差大于质量变量性差;掌骨长度或质量的性差大于跖骨长度或质量的性差.结论:猕猴掌骨和跖骨长度或质量性差大小不同.这种性差的起源可能与生命早期的性激素水平有关.     

Partite hallux sesamoid bones: Relationship with sesamoid bones at other metatarsophalangeal joints

Partite hallux sesamoids are clinically meaningful but their association with other sesamoids is not clear. The objective was to relate the prevalence of the partite hallux sesamoid bones to sesamoid bones at other metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints. We conducted a retrospective review of plain radiographs of 7946 adult feet between November 2005 and September 2012 to identify partite hallux sesamoids and sesamoids at other MTP joints. Coexistence patterns of the partition and extra sesamoids were studied. Presence or absence of sesamoids at other MTP joints as well as sex and laterality were compared between the feet with and without partite hallux sesamoids using Pearson Chi‐square test. Association between age and partition was evaluated using Spearman's correlation coefficient. Overall partite prevalence rate is 6.82%, and coexistence with extra MTP sesamoids was 0.42%. One pattern was partition in hallux sesamoid only, and 4 patterns were coexistence with extra sesamoids. The prevalence rates of partite hallux sesamoids were 7.17% (508/7081) and 3.93% (34/865) in feet without and with extra sesamoids, respectively. The relative risk of 1.889 (95% CI, 1.325–2.693) of partite hallux sesamoids was noted in feet without than with extra sesamoids (Χ² = 12.759, P < 0.001). A negative correlation between age and distribution of partition was identified (r = ?0.061, P < 0.001). Partition of hallux sesamoid bones is a developmental variation, it can coexist with sesamoids at other MTP joints following a certain pattern; and its prevalence rate is almost twice higher in feet without than with extra MTP sesamoids. Anat Rec, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Anat Rec, 301:34–38, 2018. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

太行山猕猴指（趾）长比性差

目的 研究太行山猕猴指（趾）长比性差大小和分布。 方法 测量成年雄性猕猴左右侧指骨100根、趾骨120根和成年雌性猕猴左右侧指骨250根、趾骨250根的长度,根据5根指骨和5根趾骨长度的可能组合得到相应的20个长度比。数据用SPSS 20.0统计学软件进行分析。结果 5根指骨和5根趾骨的绝对长度变量性差显著（P<0.01）; 10个指长比没有明显的性差（P>0.05）;10个趾长比中有6个性差显著（P<0.05或P<0.01）;性差的方向是雄性大于雌性,性差最大的趾长比出现在低比率排序的1D∶5D（P<0.01）;猕猴指长比性差模式与其他一些非人灵长类不同。 结论 在控制了其他一些可能影响的因素（种群差异、系统演化、运动类型和行走姿势等）之后,猕猴的指长比主要受到3个因素的影响,社会行为、种内雌性同性竞争水平和种内雄性同性竞争水平。长度比的模式可能受到出生前性激素的影响。     

Mimetic Muscles in a Despotic Macaque (Macaca mulatta) Differ from Those in a Closely Related Tolerant Macaque (M. nigra)

Facial displays (or expressions) are a primary means of visual communication among conspecifics in many mammalian orders. Macaques are an ideal model among primates for investigating the co‐evolution of facial musculature, facial displays, and social group size/behavior under the umbrella of “ecomorphology”. While all macaque species share some social behaviors, dietary, and ecological parameters, they display a range of social dominance styles from despotic to tolerant. A previous study found a larger repertoire of facial displays in tolerant macaque species relative to despotic species. The present study was designed to further explore this finding by comparing the gross morphological features of mimetic muscles between the Sulawesi macaque (Macaca nigra), a tolerant species, and the rhesus macaque (M. mulatta), a despotic species. Five adult M. nigra heads were dissected and mimetic musculature was compared to those from M. mulatta. Results showed that there was general similarity in muscle presence/absence between the species as well as muscle form except for musculature around the external ear. M. mulatta had more musculature around the external ear than M. nigra. In addition, M. nigra lacked a zygomaticus minor while M. mulatta is reported to have one. These morphological differences match behavioral observations documenting a limited range of ear movements used by M. nigra during facial displays. Future studies focusing on a wider phylogenetic range of macaques with varying dominance styles may further elucidate the roles of phylogeny, ecology, and social variables in the evolution of mimetic muscles within Macaca Anat Rec, 299:1317–1324, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Case Report of Flipper Anatomic Anomaly of Sotalia guianensis From Sepetiba Bay,Rio de Janeiro

The cetacean flipper consists of a soft tissue that encases most of the forelimb containing humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges. Several studies have documented the typical cetacean's flipper anatomy, but only a few described digital anomalies and the most common are fusions and supernumerary such as polydactily and polyphalangy. The flippers of the Guiana dolphin, Sotalia guianensis have a falciform general aspect showing individual differences and marks produced by individual contact in social interactions that mainly occur on the posterior border. Here, we report for the first time a case of flippers with anatomical anomalies of loss of digits and deviation of radius of an adult S. guianensis from Baía de Sepetiba (22°54′–23°04′, 43°36′–44°02′W), Rio de Janeiro, Southeastern Brazil. Anat Rec, 296:1016–1018, 2013. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Morphological Analysis of the Flippers in the Franciscana Dolphin,Pontoporia blainvillei,Applying X‐Ray Technique

Pectoral flippers of cetaceans function to provide stability and maneuverability during locomotion. Directional asymmetry (DA) is a common feature among odontocete cetaceans, as well as sexual dimorphism (SD). For the first time DA, allometry, physical maturity, and SD of the flipper skeleton—by X‐ray technique—of Pontoporia blainvillei were analyzed. The number of carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, and morphometric characters from the humerus, radius, ulna, and digit two were studied in franciscana dolphins from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The number of visible epiphyses and their degree of fusion at the proximal and distal ends of the humerus, radius, and ulna were also analyzed. The flipper skeleton was symmetrical, showing a negative allometric trend, with similar growth patterns in both sexes with the exception of the width of the radius (P ≤ 0.01). SD was found on the number of phalanges of digit two (P ≤ 0.01), ulna and digit two lengths. Females showed a higher relative ulna length and shorter relative digit two length, and the opposite occurred in males (P ≤ 0.01). Epiphyseal fusion pattern proved to be a tool to determine dolphin's age; franciscana dolphins with a mature flipper were, at least, four years old. This study indicates that the flippers of franciscana dolphins are symmetrical; both sexes show a negative allometric trend; SD is observed in radius, ulna, and digit two; and flipper skeleton allows determine the age class of the dolphins. Anat Rec, 297:1181–1188, 2014. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Expression of natural antibodies against endogenous and horizontally transmitted macaque retroviruses in captive primates

To determine the prevalence of retrovirus antibodies in captive primate populations and to identify factors that influence antibody responses, we analyzed sera from seven geographically separated primate colonies for antibodies to the genetically [baboon endogenous virus (BaEV), squirrel monkey retrovirus (SMRV), and macaque endogenous viruses (MMC-1 and MAC-1)] and horizontally [Mason Pfizer monkey virus (MPMV) and gibbon ape lymphoma virus (GaLV)] transmitted primate retroviruses. Antibodies were detected with a solid-phase radioimmunoassay in which iodinated staphylococal protein A is used for precipitation of immunoglobulins. Naturally occurring antibodies to MPMV were found in sera of Macaca mulatta from seven geographically separated primate colonies and in the sera of three different macaque species. The predominant reactivity of these natural sera was directed against antigens shared by MPMV, BaEV, and SMRV. Several of these sera were found to have MPMV-neutralizing activity. Antibodies to the endogenous Macaca mulatta virus, MMC-1, were found in three species of macaques and in Macaca mulatta sera from five of the seven colonies tested. These positive sera were directed predominantly against a 69,000 molecular weight protein and against determinants shared by both MMC-1 and MAC-1, an endogenous virus of Macaca arctoides. Antibody expression to MMC-1 appears to be both sex and age related, whereas antibody expression to MPMV in the same monkey population was not.     

Osteosarcoma of the hands and feet: a distinct clinico-pathological subgroup

Osteosarcomas of hands or feet are rare, and seemingly these cases differ in presentation and behavior compared to those in usual locations. The clinico-pathological presentation of patients with osteosarcomas of the hand or foot was studied and compared with published cases. Forty osteosarcomas were identified among 4,221 cases, representing 0.95 % of all osteosarcomas. Thirty of these were well documented. Mean age at diagnosis was 43 years (hands) and 36 years (feet) and male–female ratio was 1.2:1 and 2.0:1, respectively. In the hand, 62 % of the osteosarcomas presented in the metacarpals and 23 % in the phalanges, and only two cases occurred in the carpal bones. Distribution in the foot was tarsal bones 56 %, metatarsal bones 33 %, and phalanges 11 %.Of the cases in the hand 54 % were of high grade and of those in the foot 71 %. Survival of osteosarcomas of the hand or foot was 81 %. Only patients with high-grade osteosarcoma died of the disease. Histological grade was the only significant variable related to survival. High-grade osteosarcoma of the hand or feet should be treated similar to those in conventional sites. Osteosarcomas of hands or feet are rare and in a relative high proportion are of low grade. Survival in high-grade cases is comparable to that in conventional sites.     

The First Record of Incidences of Ankylosis in Seven Triplefin Fishes (Pisces: Tripterygiidae) from New Zealand

Different cases of vertebral ankylosis were examined in seven tripterygiid species obtained from waters around New Zealand. The skeletal deformities observed are located in the caudal region of the vertebral column. Those occurred in Forsterygion nigripenne, Matanui bathytaton and in one specimen of Ruanoho whero were severe cases. The mechanism of the formation of vertebral ankylosis and the causes behind such anomaly were discussed. Further studies are needed to relate specific pollutants with the observed types of deformities. Anat Rec, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Anat Rec, 301:39–45, 2018. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Morphometric Variations in the Skin Layers of Frogs: An Exploration Into Their Relation With Ecological Parameters in Leptodactylus (Anura,Leptodactylidae), With an Emphasis on the Eberth‐Kastschenko Layer

Leptodactylus is a genus of frogs known to live in diverse habitats and to show both aquatic and terrestrial breeding habits. We studied 21 species of Leptodactylus to explore whether skin structure specialization relates to habitats and habit variation. Morphometric analyses of the skin thickness revealed that phylogeny has a strong influence on variations in the thickness of the epidermis, stratum spongiosum, Eberth‐Kastschenko layer, and stratum compactum, while habitat and habits display no significant correlation. The optimization of the phylogenetic hypothesis suggested that a pattern of intermediate values for skin layer thickness are plesiomorphic for this group. Anat Rec, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Anat Rec, 300:1895–1909, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

The Sacral Autonomic Outflow Is Spinal,but Not “Sympathetic”

A recent article published in a high‐profile journal proposed to reclassify the sacral autonomic outflow as being part of the sympathetic system. In this commentary, arguments against this erroneous proposal are provided. Anat Rec, 300:1369–1370, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Radiographic assessment of the index to ring finger ratio (2D:4D) in adults

The smaller index to ring finger (2D:4D) ratio has been considered as a 'male finger pattern' and is associated with sporting ability and a number of conditions. However, the ratio may vary according to what is measured, the hand selected and the method used. This study aimed to determine: (1) which bones (phalanges, metacarpals or both) account for variation in the 2D:4D ratio; (2) whether the ratio shows right-left symmetry or relates to hand dominance; and (3) the correlation between visual classification and measured determinations of the ratio based on radiographs. Hand radiographs obtained as part of a large osteoarthritis genetic study were examined. Each hand was classified visually into three types according to the relative length of the index and ring finger: Type 1 (index longer than ring), Type 2 (index = ring) and Type 3 (index shorter than ring). For both index and ring fingers we measured (1) from base of proximal to tip of distal phalanx and (2) metacarpal length. Reproducibility of the classification and measurements were examined using kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient; symmetry between left and right hands was examined using Bland and Altman's agreement analysis; and correlation between visual classification and 2D:4D ratio data was analysed using the anova linearity test. Data were obtained from 3172 radiographs (1636 men, 1536 women; mean age 67 +/- 7.9 years, range 45-86 years). Prevalence of Type 3 hand was 61% in men and 37% in women (P < 0.001). Men had smaller 2D:4D ratios than women for phalanges (0.908 versus 0.922, P < 0.01), metacarpals (1.152 versus 1.157, P < 0.01) and the sum of phalanges plus metacarpals (1.005 versus 1.015, P < 0.01). The mean difference between right and left was -0.001 (95% limit of agreement -0.035, 0.032) for the phalangeal ratio and 0.003 (95% limit of agreement -0.051 to 0.057) for the metacarpal ratio. The 2D:4D ratio did not associate with handedness or age. There was a linear trend between the visual classification of hand type and the 2D:4D ratio data (P < 0.001). More technical difficulties (due to positioning, finger trauma, osteoarthritis) were encountered with the phalangeal ratio and visual categorization than with the metacarpal ratio: the latter could be measured in 98.7% of the study population. We concluded that measured 2D:4D ratios and visual categorization can be derived from hand radiographs. The phalanges and metacarpals both contribute to the variation in 2D:4D ratio with smaller ratios observed in men than in women. The ratio is symmetrical with only very small differences between right and left hands. Visual classification may be a useful simple tool for future epidemiological studies but is more prone to bias from positioning than direct measurement. If radiographs are used for this purpose, we recommend the metacarpal ratio with measurement of a single index hand or an average of both as it is least affected by bias from malpositioning, trauma or common joint disease.     

Escapees from Rhombomeric Lineage Restriction: Extensive Migration Rostral to the r4/r5 Border of Hox‐a3 Expression

The rhombomeric compartments of the hindbrain are characterized by lineage restriction; cells born in one compartment generally remain there and do not migrate to neighboring rhombomeres. Two well‐known exceptions are the substantial migrations of the pontine nuclei and the mammalian facial nucleus. In this study we used Hoxa3‐Cre lineage to permanently mark cells that originate in rhombomeres caudal to r4. We found that cells born caudal to the r4/r5 border migrate forwards to a number of different locations in rhombomeres 1–4; the final locations include the interfascicular trigeminal nucleus, the principal trigeminal nucleus, the pontine nuclei, the reticulotegmental nucleus, the ventral nucleus of the lateral lemniscus, and the lateral and medial vestibular nuclei. We suggest that there are numerous exceptions to the principle of rhombomeric lineage restriction that have previously gone unnoticed. Anat Rec, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Anat Rec, 300:1838–1846, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Angles of Axes of Incudes

Incus angles of axes (the angle between “short process axis” and the “long process axis”) are more open in humans than chimpanzees: 64.0 versus 55.7 degrees (Quam et al.: J Anat 225 (2014) 167–196). However, Flohr et al. (Anat Rec 293 (2010) 2094–2106) raise concern about interobserver agreement of the axes. The concern is important as phylogenetic relationships of mammals are inferred from the incus (and malleus and stapes). We sought to check (1) interobserver agreement; and (2) if the angles of the axes of incudes (incuses) exhibit bilateral symmetry, which is expected if the axes are genetically determined. We studied incudes from 41 modern adult crania with clinically normal temporal bones. Angles of axes were determined on rectilinear digital photographs of incudes in standard lateral orientation. Two observers independently drew the axes and measured the axes. Interobserver agreement was within 4 degrees for 24 of 34 left-sided incudes and for 27 of 35 right-sided incudes. The mean of the two observers' angle determinations were used. Left incudes' median was 67 degrees, range 60–73; right 67.5 degrees, range 58–77. Bilateral symmetry of angles of axes was found: r = 0.55, N = 31, 95% CI 0.24–0.75. Angles of axes of modern human incudes are probably genetically determined features, but are of doubtful physiologic or evolutionary advantage in modern humans. Interobserver agreement of angles of modern human axes is concerning and must be specified in reports. Consideration should be given to a convention to designate axes in ambiguous cases. Anat Rec, 302:1615–1619, 2019. © 2019 American Association for Anatomy     

Remodeling Patterns of Occipital Growth: A Preliminary Report

Occipital growth depends on coordinated deposition and resorption on the external and internal surface and includes interrelated processes of movement: cortical drift, displacement, and relocation. The current work aspires to map patterns of remodeling activity on the endocranial surface of the occipital bone from childhood to adulthood using a larger study sample compared with previous studies. The study sample consists of 5 adult and 10 immature (2¼ to 8 years old) occipital bones from skeletal remains from the eighteenth and nineteenth century. Preparation of the samples includes the elaboration of negative impressions, positive replicas coated with gold, and observed with the reflected light microscope. Cerebellar fossae are typically resorptive in both immature and adult specimens. Cerebral fossae, on the other hand, exhibit a resorptive surface in early childhood and turn into depository around the age of 7 years, which places this transition within the age interval of the completion of cerebral development. Depository fields are also observed in adult cerebral fossae. The remodeling map presented here is consistent with the results of Mowbray (Anat Rec B New Anat 2005;283B:14–22) and differs from cellular patterns described by Enlow. Future research implicating more elements of the neurocapsule can shed light on the factors affecting and driving occipital growth. Anat Rec, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.