Os cordis in local adult male ruminants: Histomorphological and histochemical study

This study investigated the morphological and histological characteristics of the os cordis, also known as the heart bone, in domesticated male ruminants that were grown in the local area. These ruminants included camels, buffaloes, bulls, rams, and billy goats. For the purpose of the study, fifty samples of hearts were taken from mature male ruminants. These samples were separated into two categories: morphological and histological. Following the completion of the morphological investigation, it was discovered that the os cordis was a huge bone elongated in shape. Both dextrum and sinistrum of the os cordis, were exhibit or showed in bull and the buffalo. On the other hand, whereas, the buffalo had a dextrum that was more extended and irregular in shape. whereas, the buffalo had a dextrum that was more extended and irregular in shape. Histological examination revealed comparable features among the studied animals. In camels, the spongy bone was surrounded by multiple cavities containing one marrow, fatty connective tissue, blood vessels, and trabeculae. PAS staining demonstrated varying degrees of interaction with bone tissue, with exhibiting strong reaction whereas amels, buffaloes, and rams showedild staining. The histochemical examination confirmed these different degrees of interaction. Collagen fibers were present in most examined animals, whereas elastic fibers were consistently observed in all specimens