The Rostral Epidural Rete Mirabile: Functional Significance in Blood Flow Regulatory Mechanisms in Giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis</i>)
The distinctive long neck of the giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis</i>) entails functional difficulties brought about by the extended distance between the heart and the head. Blood must be circulated over 2 m from the heart to the brain against gravitational force. The natural movement...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Anatomia |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0545/2/2/13 |