Computed tomography analysis of guinea pig bone: architecture, bone thickness and dimensions throughout development
The domestic guinea pig, Cavia aperea f. porcellus, belongs to the Caviidae family of rodents. It is an important species as a pet, a source of food and in medical research. Adult weight is achieved at 8–12 months and life expectancy is ∼5–6 years. Our aim was to map bone local thickness, structure...
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PeerJ Inc.
2014-10-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/615.pdf |