Impacts of Body Mass on Mammalian Microstructures and Cells Found in Compact Bone
Faculty Mentor
Judd Case
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
5-7-2024 11:35 AM
End Date
5-7-2024 11:55 AM
Location
PAT 328
Primary Discipline of Presentation
Biology
Abstract
Variations in size and diameter of femoral bones are commonly observed when comparing mammalian species of different body sizes. Previous research has supported a positive correlation between body mass and bone size, but less research has been done to explore the relationship between body mass and the size of structural components and cells within bones. The main structural element of cortical bone is the osteon. At the center of each osteon is a central canal, through which red blood cells flow. This research focuses on examining the relationship between body mass and average measurements of osteons, central canals, and red blood cells from various mammalian species, ranging in size from mouse to horse. It is predicted that a positive correlation will be observed between body mass and the cells and structural components of each species examined. Identifying and analyzing these structural and cellular elements and how their measurements relate to body mass may improve studies of mammalian anatomy and enhance current understandings of how factors such as body size, locomotion patterns, and bone-loading can influence morphologies.
Histological samples are being prepared using cross-sectional slices taken from the diaphysis, or shaft, of each femur. Measurements of cells and structures of interest are being recorded for the taxa included in this study. Analysis of collected data will be conducted to determine any correlational significance and detect any results that may be outside of anticipated outcomes. Further studies could explore potential physiological benefits that may be linked to any observed variations.
Recommended Citation
Murphy, Margo, "Impacts of Body Mass on Mammalian Microstructures and Cells Found in Compact Bone" (2024). 2024 Symposium. 7.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2024/op_2024/o4_2024/7
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Impacts of Body Mass on Mammalian Microstructures and Cells Found in Compact Bone
PAT 328
Variations in size and diameter of femoral bones are commonly observed when comparing mammalian species of different body sizes. Previous research has supported a positive correlation between body mass and bone size, but less research has been done to explore the relationship between body mass and the size of structural components and cells within bones. The main structural element of cortical bone is the osteon. At the center of each osteon is a central canal, through which red blood cells flow. This research focuses on examining the relationship between body mass and average measurements of osteons, central canals, and red blood cells from various mammalian species, ranging in size from mouse to horse. It is predicted that a positive correlation will be observed between body mass and the cells and structural components of each species examined. Identifying and analyzing these structural and cellular elements and how their measurements relate to body mass may improve studies of mammalian anatomy and enhance current understandings of how factors such as body size, locomotion patterns, and bone-loading can influence morphologies.
Histological samples are being prepared using cross-sectional slices taken from the diaphysis, or shaft, of each femur. Measurements of cells and structures of interest are being recorded for the taxa included in this study. Analysis of collected data will be conducted to determine any correlational significance and detect any results that may be outside of anticipated outcomes. Further studies could explore potential physiological benefits that may be linked to any observed variations.
