some anatomical studies on the arteries of the thoracic cavity of goat

The present investigation was carried out on twelve.goat of different ages and sexes. They were bled theninjected with 60% coloured gum milk (latex) through thecommon carotid artery and preserved in 10% formalin solution.The origin, course and distribution of thearterial blood vessels of the thoracic cavity of thesespecimens were diss~cted carefully and described i.ndetail.The results obtained were compared and discussed withthose of other domesticated animals.The results ofthep r e s e n’;investigationwereillustrated by two diagramatic figures and sixphotographic pictures.The nomenclature used were adpted after the NominaAnatomica Veterinaria (1973, 1983) and the availableliterature.