The Anatomical Characteristics of The Body Skeleton of Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus)

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Sunday 10 September 2017

MUAMAR DARDA. The Anatomical Characteristics of The Body Skeleton of Javan Rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus). Supervised by NURHIDAYAT and SUPRATIKNO.

Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is a species of large mammals on earth which is critically endangered and only be found in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP), Banten Province, Indonesia. The aim of this research is to study the anatomical characteristics of body skeleton of the javan rhino. The skeleton structure is related to the functions of supporting the big body size and its behaviors. This study used a set of javan rhino’s body skeleton. In this research, the parameters used are observing the specific body parts of the skeleton and comparing skeletons of the sumatran rhino and domestic animals. The naming system on anatomical structure were done by referring to Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria (ICVGAN 2012). The anatomy characteristics of the javan rhino skeleton is similar to those of the sumatran rhino but has a greater body size. There are differences were found, which are ala atlantis is longer, processus spinosus os axis have no protrusions, dorsoventral movement of atlantoaxial joint more developed, processus transversus et spinosus of cervical bones more developed, the processus spinosus of thoracic bones grew more towards kaudodorsal especially on first nine thoracic bones, narrower flank, and sacral bones which are arranged more compact and rigid. Generally, the skeleton of the javan rhino is tight, strong and compact, with protrusions and rough aspects as strong attachment sites for muscles and ligaments. The whole skeleton is arranged as it is to withhold the rigidity and protect the body structure of the javan rhino in relevance to its habitat and behaviors.

Keywords: anatomy, body skeleton, javan rhino

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