Anatomy of the elephant foot. Ramsay, Edward C.; Henry, Robert W. The Elephant’s Foot: Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants. Csuti, Blair; Sargent, Eva L.; Bechert, Ursula S. (Eds.). Iowa State University Press, Ames. 2001, i-vii, 1l-163 p. Chapter pagination: 9-12. ISBN: 0813828201.

            NAL call no: SF997.5.E4E43 2001

            Descriptors: limbs, feet, anatomy, Elephas maximus, Loxodonta africana.

Morphological features of the stifle joint of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana, Blumenbach, 1797). Forstenpointner, G.; Weissengruber, G.; Kuebber, Heiss A.; Hittmair, K.; Konar, M. Journal of Morphology, Jun. 2001, v. 248 (3), p. 230. ISSN: 0362-2525.

            NAL call no: 444.8 J826

            Descriptors: skeletal system, movement, support, stifle joint, tibia, elephant.

Elephant tusks: where are the nerves? Crossley, D.A. Journal of Veterinary Dentistry, Mar. 2000, v. 17 (1), p. 37. ISSN: 0898-7564.

            NAL call no: SF867.V47

            Descriptors: innervation, anatomy, dental pulp, nerve tissue, elephant, tusk.

On the morphology of the temporal gland (Glandula temporalis) in the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Weissengruber, G.E.; Kubber, Heiss, A.; Forstenpointner, G.; Riccaboni, P. Wiener Tierarztliche Monatsschrift, 2000, v. 87 (10), p. 303-308. ref. ISSN: 0043-535X.

            Language: German.

            NAL call no: 41.8 T345

            Descriptors: morphology, zoo animals, anatomy, histology.

The seventh back teeth (4^th molars) in the lower jaw bone of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Lang, Ernst M.; Meier, Daniel; Oppliger, Daniel. Zoologische Garten, Oct. 2000, v. 70 (5), p. 295-303. ISSN: 0044-5169.

            NAL call no: 410 Z724

            Descriptors: dental and oral system, lower jaw bone, fourth teeth.

A practical anesthesia monitoring protocol for free-ranging adult African elephants (Loxodonta africana). Osofsky, Steven A. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 1997, v. 33 (1), p. 72-77. ISSN: 0090-3558.

            NAL call no: 41.9 W64B

            Descriptors: heart rate, hemoglobin, monitoring method, pulse oximetry, respiration.

The intestine and endocrine pancreas of the African elephant: A histological, immunocytochemical and immunofluorescence study. Aswegen, G. Van; Noorden, S. Van; Kotze, S.H.; Vos, V. de; Schoeman, J.H.; Van Aswegen, G. Van Noorden, S.; De Vos, V. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Dec. 1996, v. 63 (4), p. 335-340. ref. ISSN: 0030-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 ON1

            Descriptors: immunofluorescence, histology, intestines, pancreas, anatomy.

The osteology of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): Vertebral column, ribs and sternum. Bezuidenhout, A.J.; Seegers, C.D. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Jun. 1996, v. 63 (2), p. 131-147. fig. ref. ISSN: 0030-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 ON1

            Descriptors: osteology African elephant, vertebral column, ribs, sternum.

Skeletal and other basic anatomical features of elephants. Shoshani, Jeheskel. The Proboscidea: Evolution and Palaeoecology of Elephants and Their Relatives. Shoshani, Jeheskel; Tassy, Pascal (Eds.). Oxford University Press, 1996, i-xxx, p. 1-472. Chapter pagination: 9-20. ISBN: 0198546521.

            Descriptors: general morphology, internal and external anatomy, skeleton, anatomy.

Kidney of elephants. Maluf, N.S. Anatomical Record, Aug. 1995, v. 242 (4), p. 491-514. ISSN: 0003-276X.

            NAL call no: 447.8 AN1

            Descriptors: elephant, anatomy, kidney, histology.

The neuromuscular junction in the African elephant Loxodonta africana and African buffalo syncerus caffer. Kramer, Beverley; Hattingh, J.; Teixeira, Maria; Wolf, D.; Raath, J.P. South African Journal of Wildlife Research, Mar. 1995, v. 25 (1), p. 14-16. ISSN: 0379-4369.

            NAL call no: SK575.S6S6

            Descriptors: neuromuscular junction, localization, ultrastructure.

The skull and mandible of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Van Der Merwe, N.J.; Bezuidenhout, A.J.; Seegers, C.D. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Dec. 1995, v. 62 (4), p. 245-260. ref. ISSN: 0030-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 On1

            Descriptors: skull, mandible, animal anatomy, Loxodonta africana.

The adrenals of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): A few observations: 1. The capsule, zona glomerulosa and zona fasciculata. Strassberger, F.G.W.; Nel, M.M.; Nel, P.P.C. Suid Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie, 1994, v. 13 (3), p. 88-97. ISSN: 0254-3486.

            Language: Afrikaans.

            Descriptors: endocrine system, urinary system, kidney, steroid secretion.

The adrenals of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): A few observations: 2. The Zona reticularis, medullary capsule, F-zone and medulla. Strassberger, F.G.W.; Nel, M.M.; Nel, P.P.C. Suid Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tetnologie, 1994, v. 13 (3), p. 98-106. ISSN: 0254-3486.

            Language: Afrikaans.

            Descriptors: kidney, morphology, endocrine system, steroid secretion.

The oesophagus and stomach of the African elephant: A histological immunocytochemical and immunofluorescence study. Aswegen, G. Van; Schoeman, J.H.; Vos, V de; Noorden, S. Van; Van Aswegen, G.; De Vos, V.; Van Noorden, S. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 1994, v. 61 (3), p. 223-229. ref. ISSN: 0030-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 ON1

            Descriptors: immunofluorescence, digestive system, hormones, oesophagus, histology.

Osteology of the pelvic limb of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Smuts, M.M.S.; Bezuidenhout, A.J. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Mar. 1994, v. 61 (1), p. 51-66. ref. ISSN: 0030-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 On1

            Descriptors: pelvis, legs, limb bones, anatomy, sex differences, age differences.

Osteology of the thoracic limb of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Smuts, M.M.S.; Bezuidenhout, A.J. Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, Mar. 1993, v. 60 (1), p. 1-14. ref. ISSN: 0300-2465.

            NAL call no: 41.8 ON1

            Descriptors: bones, thoracic limb, Loxodonta africana.

Anatomy and physiology. Shoshani, J. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Elephants: From Their Origins and Evolution to Their Ceremonial and Working Relationship With Man. Eltringham, S.K., Salamandar Books, London. 1991, p. 1-188. chapter pagination: 30-47.

            Descriptors: Elaphus maximus, Loxodonta africana, general morphology, physiology.

The histology of the adrenal gland of the African elephant, Loxodonta africana. Kramer, B.; Teixeira, M.; Hatting, J. South African Journal of Zoology, 1991, vol. 26 (4), p. 193-198. ref. ISSN: 0254-1858.

            NAL call no: QL336.Z6

            Descriptors: anatomy, cytology, adrenal glands, African elephant, epinephrine.

The adrenal gland of the African elephant, Loxodonta africana, a light and electron microscopic study. Teixeira, M.; Kramer, B.; Hattingh, J. South African Journal of Science, 1990, v. 86 (3), p. 161. ISSN: 0038-2353.

            NAL call no: 515 S084

            Descriptors: histology, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis, morphology, adrenal gland.

The osteology of the thoracic limb of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana): Preliminary findings. Smuts, M.M.S. South African Journal of Science, 1990, v. 86 (3), p. 160. ISSN: 0038-2353.

            NAL call no: 515 S084

            Descriptors: anatomy, characteristic feature dissection, in situ study, elephant.

The basic morphology of the heart as well as the histology and ultrastructure of the atria of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Nel, P.P.C.; Nel, M.M. Annales de la Societe Royale Zoologique de Belgique, 1989, v. 119 (1), p. 34. ISSN: 0049-1136.

            NAL call no: 410.9 SO194

            Descriptors: cardiovascular system, anatomy, atria, heart, histology, elephant.

Kidney of the African elephant. Maluf, N.S.R. Anatomical Record, 1989, v. 223 (4), p. 74A. ISSN: 0003-276X.

            NAL call no: 447.8 AN1

            Descriptors: urinary system, kidney, anatomy, elephant, physiology.

The morphology histology and ultrastructure of the ventricles ventricular wall and interventricular septum of the heart of the African elephant Loxodonta africana. Nel, M.M.; Nel, P.P.C. Annales de la Societe Royale Zoologique de Belgique, 1989, v. 119 (1), p. 33. ISSN: 0049-1136.

            NAL call no: 410.9 S0194

            Descriptors: cardiovascular system, anatomy, ventricles, morphology, histology.

Topography of the retina in the elephant Loxodonta africana. Stone, J.; Halasz, P. Brain, Behavior and Evolution, 1989, v. 34 (2), p. 84-95. ISSN: 0006-8977.

            Descriptors: retina, layers, neurons, distribution, neuroanatomy, histology.

Anatomy of the reproductive tract of the female African elephant (Loxodonta africana) with reference to development of techniques for artificial breeding. Balke, J.M.E.; Boever, W.J.; Ellersieck, M.R.; Seal, U.S.; Smith, D.A. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 1988, v. 84 (2), p. 485-492. ref. ISSN: 0022-4251.

            NAL call no: 442.8 J8222

            Descriptors: elephants, artificial insemination, anatomy, female genital system.

Comparative surgical anatomy of the Indian and African elephants, based on a review of the literature. Gussgen, B. 1988, 276 p. ref.

            Language: German.

            Descriptors: anatomy, elephants.

Comparative survey of all literature findings about the anatomy of Indian and African elephants as a basis for practicing veterinary surgeons. Grussen, Beatrix. Hannover, 1988, 276 p. ill. Doctoral Thesis.

            Language: German with an English summary. 

            NAL call no: 41.2 H198 1988 [no. 1]

            Descriptors: literature survey, anatomy, Elephus, Loxodonta.

The muscles of the crus of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Henry, R.W.; Orosz, S.E. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 1988, v. 17 (4), p. 370. ISSN: 0340-2096.

            NAL call no: SF761.Z4

            Descriptors: anatomy, elephants, muscles.

Tertiary dentine in the root of an elephant tusk. Gainer, R.S. Journal of Zoo Animal Medicine, 1986, v. 17 (2), p. 69-72. ISSN: 0093-4526.

            NAL call no: SF601.J6

            Descriptors: teeth, dentition, skeleton, tusk, Loxodonta.

Observations on the morphological characteristics of elephant tusks. Layser, T.R.; Buss, I.O. Mammalia, 1985, v. 49 (3), p. 407-414. ISSN: 0025-1461.

            NAL call no: 410 M31

            Descriptors: size, tusk length, weight, tusk morphometrics and growth rate.

The adrenal gland weights of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana). Baranga, J. Zeitschrift fuer Saeugetierkunde, 1984, v. 49 (6), p. 341-348. ISSN: 0044-3468.

            NAL call no: QL700.Z4

            Descriptors: weight, adrenal gland, age relationships, Loxodonta.

Studies of the deferent ducts from the testes of an African elephant Loxodonta africana. Jones, R.C.; Holt, W.V. Journal of Anatomy, 1981, v. 133 (2), p. 247-255. ISSN: 0021-8782.

            NAL call no: 447.8 J826

            Descriptors: testis ductuli efferentes, ultrastructure, chemical composition.

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