Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates
The environmental conditions of captive hominoid primates can lead to modifications in several aspects of their behavior, including locomotion, which can then alter the morphological characteristics of certain anatomical regions, such as the knee or wrist. We have performed tridimensional geometric...
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| author | Aroa Casado Yasmina Avià Miquel Llorente David Riba Juan Francisco Pastor Josep Maria Potau |
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| description | The environmental conditions of captive hominoid primates can lead to modifications in several aspects of their behavior, including locomotion, which can then alter the morphological characteristics of certain anatomical regions, such as the knee or wrist. We have performed tridimensional geometric morphometrics (3D GM) analyses of the distal radial epiphysis in wild and captive gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. Our objective was to study the morphology of the insertion sites of the palmar radiocarpal ligaments, since the anatomical characteristics of these insertion sites are closely related to the different types of locomotion of these hominoid primates. We have identified significant differences between the wild and captive specimens that are likely related to their different types of locomotion. Our results indicate that the habitat conditions of captive hominoid primates may cause them to modify their locomotor behavior, leading to a greater use of certain movements in captivity than in the wild and resulting in the anatomical changes we have observed. We suggest that creating more natural environments in zoological facilities could reduce the impact of these differences and also increase the well-being of primates raised in captive environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5847b4ddf9d545589d1e9715dcae54b62023-11-22T01:13:33ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152021-06-01117185610.3390/ani11071856Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid PrimatesAroa Casado0Yasmina Avià1Miquel Llorente2David Riba3Juan Francisco Pastor4Josep Maria Potau5Unit of Human Anatomy and Embryology, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, SpainFaculty of Geography and History, Institut d’Arqueologia de la Universitat de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08001 Barcelona, SpainDepartment of Psychology, Serra Húnter Fellow, University of Girona, 17004 Girona, SpainDepartment of History and History of Art, University of Girona, 17004 Girona, SpainDepartment of Anatomy and Radiology, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, SpainUnit of Human Anatomy and Embryology, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, SpainThe environmental conditions of captive hominoid primates can lead to modifications in several aspects of their behavior, including locomotion, which can then alter the morphological characteristics of certain anatomical regions, such as the knee or wrist. We have performed tridimensional geometric morphometrics (3D GM) analyses of the distal radial epiphysis in wild and captive gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans. Our objective was to study the morphology of the insertion sites of the palmar radiocarpal ligaments, since the anatomical characteristics of these insertion sites are closely related to the different types of locomotion of these hominoid primates. We have identified significant differences between the wild and captive specimens that are likely related to their different types of locomotion. Our results indicate that the habitat conditions of captive hominoid primates may cause them to modify their locomotor behavior, leading to a greater use of certain movements in captivity than in the wild and resulting in the anatomical changes we have observed. We suggest that creating more natural environments in zoological facilities could reduce the impact of these differences and also increase the well-being of primates raised in captive environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1856wrist anatomyhominoid primatescaptivity |
| spellingShingle | Aroa Casado Yasmina Avià Miquel Llorente David Riba Juan Francisco Pastor Josep Maria Potau Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates Animals wrist anatomy hominoid primates captivity |
| title | Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates |
| title_full | Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates |
| title_short | Effects of Captivity on the Morphology of the Insertion Sites of the Palmar Radiocarpal Ligaments in Hominoid Primates |
| title_sort | effects of captivity on the morphology of the insertion sites of the palmar radiocarpal ligaments in hominoid primates |
| topic | wrist anatomy hominoid primates captivity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/7/1856 |
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