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Analysis of the brainstem internal morphology of the capuchin monkey (Cebus apella) / Análise da morfologia interna do tronco encefálico de macaco-prego (Cebus apella)
Marques, Karina do Valle; Veras, Mariana Matera; Silva, Zenon; Oliveira, Flavia de; Silva, Daniela Cristina O; Prada, Irvênia Luiza S; Liberti, Edson A.
  • Marques, Karina do Valle; Federal University of Tocantins. BR
  • Veras, Mariana Matera; University of São Paulo. School of Medicine. Department of Pathology. Laboratory of Experimental Air Pollution. BR
  • Silva, Zenon; Federal University Goiás. Department of Morphology. BR
  • Oliveira, Flavia de; University of São Paulo. Department of Anatomy. Institute of Biomedical Science. BR
  • Silva, Daniela Cristina O; University of Campinas. School of Odontology. BR
  • Prada, Irvênia Luiza S; University of São Paulo. College of Veterinary Medicine. Department of Surgery. BR
  • Liberti, Edson A; University of São Paulo. Department of Anatomy. Institute of Biomedical Science. BR
Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci ; 47(2): 141-149, 2010. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-559365
ABSTRACT
The gross anatomy and the internal morphology of the brainstem of the monkey Cebus apella were described based on the observations made on adult brainstens. Six adult Cebus apella monkeys were used for anatomical observations and for the study of the internal morphology they were cut into serial sections at six different levels (pyramidal decussation; superior portion of the olive; inferior portion of the olive; pons; superior colliculus and inferior colliculus) and properly stained for studies of the internal structure. Our results show that the Cebus apella brainstem is characterized by the presence of a bulbpontine sulcus; an enlarged brainstem, particularly of the medulla oblongata, with a consequent laterization of the trapezoid body, the presence of inferior olivary complex, the apparent origin of cranial nerves distant from the pyramids and of its decussation; presence of the antero-lateral sulcus separating the pyramids of the olives; expressive development of the trapezoid body, of the pons, nuclei of the pons and of the cerebral peduncle. These results are consistent with previous descriptions for other primates and suggest that the organization and development of the Brainstem structures share similarities with superior primates including humans which reflect the motor abilities of the studied species.
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A anatomia e a morfologia interna do tronco encefálico (TE) do macaco-prego (Cebus apella) foram descritas com base nas observações feitas em troncos encefálicos de macacos adultos. Seis macacos Cebus apella adultos foram utilizados para as observações anatômicas. Para os estudos da morfologia interna os TE foram cortados seriadamente em seis níveis diferentes decussação piramidal, porção superior da oliva, porção inferior da oliva, ponte, colículo superior e colículo inferior. Após esse procedimento eles foram corados com a técnica de Mulligan modificada por nós. Nossos resultados mostram que o TE de Cebus apella é caracterizado pela presença do sulco bulbo-pontino, aumento do tamanho do TE, especialmente da medula oblonga, com consequente lateralização do corpo trapezoide, presença do sulco ântero-lateral separando as pirâmides das olivas; desenvolvimento expressivo do corpo trapezoide, da ponte, dos núcleos da ponte e do pedúnculo cerebral. Estes resultados são consistentes com descrições prévias para outros primatas na literatura e sugerem que a organização e desenvolvimento do TE exibe semelhanças com primatas superiores, incluindo o homem, o que reflete as habilidades motoras da espécie estudada.
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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brain Stem / Cebus Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University Goiás/BR / Federal University of Tocantins/BR / University of Campinas/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Brain Stem / Cebus Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Braz. j. vet. res. anim. sci Journal subject: Veterinary Medicine Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Federal University Goiás/BR / Federal University of Tocantins/BR / University of Campinas/BR / University of São Paulo/BR