Anatomical features for an adequate choice of experimental animal model in biomedicine: II. Small laboratory rodents, rabbit, and pig

  • Ann Anat. 2016 Mar:204:11-28. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2015.10.002.
Laura Lossi  1 ,  Livia D'Angelo  2 ,  Paolo De Girolamo  2 ,  Adalberto Merighi  3
Affiliations
  • 1. University of Turin, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
  • 2. University of Naples Federico II, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Productions, Naples, Italy.
  • 3. University of Turin, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Turin, Italy.
PMID: 26527557 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2015.10.002
Abstract

The anatomical features distinctive to each of the very large array of species used in today's biomedical research must be born in mind when considering the correct choice of animal model(s), particularly when translational research is concerned. In this paper we take into consideration and discuss the most important anatomical and histological features of the commonest species of laboratory rodents (rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, and gerbil), rabbit, and pig related to their importance for applied research.

Keywords
Anatomy; Histology; Models; Pig; Rabbit; Rodents.