Abstract

The current study aimed to provide a detailed anatomic reference to the pelvis of the Barki male goat by using the cross- anatomical sections and computed tomography scans. Moreover, the internal and external pelvic measurements were recorded. Ten adult Barki male goats were used. The topography of pelvic organs was described in details through many CT images interpreted by cadaver cross- sections. Transverse and sagittal CT scans were used to investigate the male accessory sex glands. The paired ampulla of ductus deferens, the paired vesicular glands, and the paired bulbourethral glands were investigated. Except the prostate gland was not detected because of it has only disseminated part surrounding the pelvic urethra (embedded in pelvic urethral wall). The internal and external pelvic diameters on a Barki male goat skeleton and the computed tomography are recorded. It could be concluded that the CT scan has a great value in veterinary field as it can be used to evaluate the male goat productive performance through examination of the male goat accessory sex glands.

Key words: Key words: Goat, Pelvis, CT, 3-D CT images.