Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia
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- Ercoli, Marcos Darío; Alvarez, Alicia; Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio; Busker, Felipe; Morales, Miriam Mariana
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- 2014
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- The extrinsic and intrinsic forelimb musculature of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), a short-legged mustelid of southern South America, is studied for the first time. We present descriptions, muscular maps, and weight data. Muscular anatomy description of the lesser grison provides the framework for discussing the myological diversity of mustelids and other caniforms, for addressing nomenclatural problems (such as synonymy and homonymy), and for highlighting some functional and phylogenetically informative traits. We recognize in the lesser grison features shared by all mustelid species, and some other caniforms, especially mephitids, such as the presence of rhomboideus profundus, an angular head of triceps brachii, and, apparently, the absence of a flexor digitorum brevis manus. An unexpected record of articularis humeri, a proximal origin of the brachioradialis, and the absence of the tensor fascia antebrachii are recorded for this species. As other ictonychines and mustelines, Galictis cuja possesses stronger and subdivided protractors and sagittal rotators of the forelimbs, as well as shoulder and elbow extensors. These features allow for resistance in landing during bounds and increase the stride length during epigean and subterranean crouched locomotion. Powerful neck musculature assists during hunting and carrying of prey. Weakness of some retractors and intrinsic flexors is related to a relatively minor importance of the forelimbs as propellers during bounding and the lack of other specializations. The configuration of the rhomboideus and the absence of coracobrachialis seem to be informative at the subfamiliar level within Mustelidae. The comprehensive and comparative review of available information leads us to propose possible solutions to old nomenclatural problems and of identification. This allows us to reassess of some myological features as diagnostic of caniform clades.
Fil: Ercoli, Marcos Darío. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Alvarez, Alicia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina
Fil: Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina
Fil: Busker, Felipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina
Fil: Morales, Miriam Mariana. Universidad Nacional de Jujuy. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Centro de Estudios Ambientales Territoriales y Sociales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina - Materia
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Caniformia
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Galictis
Mustelidae
Myology
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Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other CaniformiaErcoli, Marcos DaríoAlvarez, AliciaStefanini, Manuel IgnacioBusker, FelipeMorales, Miriam MarianaCaniformiaForelimbGalictisMustelidaeMyologyPhylogenyhttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1The extrinsic and intrinsic forelimb musculature of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), a short-legged mustelid of southern South America, is studied for the first time. We present descriptions, muscular maps, and weight data. Muscular anatomy description of the lesser grison provides the framework for discussing the myological diversity of mustelids and other caniforms, for addressing nomenclatural problems (such as synonymy and homonymy), and for highlighting some functional and phylogenetically informative traits. We recognize in the lesser grison features shared by all mustelid species, and some other caniforms, especially mephitids, such as the presence of rhomboideus profundus, an angular head of triceps brachii, and, apparently, the absence of a flexor digitorum brevis manus. An unexpected record of articularis humeri, a proximal origin of the brachioradialis, and the absence of the tensor fascia antebrachii are recorded for this species. As other ictonychines and mustelines, Galictis cuja possesses stronger and subdivided protractors and sagittal rotators of the forelimbs, as well as shoulder and elbow extensors. These features allow for resistance in landing during bounds and increase the stride length during epigean and subterranean crouched locomotion. Powerful neck musculature assists during hunting and carrying of prey. Weakness of some retractors and intrinsic flexors is related to a relatively minor importance of the forelimbs as propellers during bounding and the lack of other specializations. The configuration of the rhomboideus and the absence of coracobrachialis seem to be informative at the subfamiliar level within Mustelidae. The comprehensive and comparative review of available information leads us to propose possible solutions to old nomenclatural problems and of identification. This allows us to reassess of some myological features as diagnostic of caniform clades.Fil: Ercoli, Marcos Darío. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; ArgentinaFil: Alvarez, Alicia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; ArgentinaFil: Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; ArgentinaFil: Busker, Felipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Morales, Miriam Mariana. Universidad Nacional de Jujuy. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Centro de Estudios Ambientales Territoriales y Sociales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaSpringer2014-03info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/18046Ercoli, Marcos Darío; Alvarez, Alicia; Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio; Busker, Felipe; Morales, Miriam Mariana; Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia; Springer; Journal Of Mammalian Evolution; 22; 1; 3-2014; 57-911064-7554enginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10914-014-9257-6info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1007/s10914-014-9257-6info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2025-09-29T10:16:29Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/18046instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982025-09-29 10:16:30.092CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse |
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Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
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Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
spellingShingle |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia Ercoli, Marcos Darío Caniformia Forelimb Galictis Mustelidae Myology Phylogeny |
title_short |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
title_full |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
title_fullStr |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
title_full_unstemmed |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
title_sort |
Muscular anatomy of the forelimbs of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), and a functional and phylogenetic overview of Mustelidae and other Caniformia |
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Ercoli, Marcos Darío Alvarez, Alicia Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio Busker, Felipe Morales, Miriam Mariana |
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Ercoli, Marcos Darío |
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Ercoli, Marcos Darío Alvarez, Alicia Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio Busker, Felipe Morales, Miriam Mariana |
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Alvarez, Alicia Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio Busker, Felipe Morales, Miriam Mariana |
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Caniformia Forelimb Galictis Mustelidae Myology Phylogeny |
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Caniformia Forelimb Galictis Mustelidae Myology Phylogeny |
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https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6 https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1 |
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The extrinsic and intrinsic forelimb musculature of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), a short-legged mustelid of southern South America, is studied for the first time. We present descriptions, muscular maps, and weight data. Muscular anatomy description of the lesser grison provides the framework for discussing the myological diversity of mustelids and other caniforms, for addressing nomenclatural problems (such as synonymy and homonymy), and for highlighting some functional and phylogenetically informative traits. We recognize in the lesser grison features shared by all mustelid species, and some other caniforms, especially mephitids, such as the presence of rhomboideus profundus, an angular head of triceps brachii, and, apparently, the absence of a flexor digitorum brevis manus. An unexpected record of articularis humeri, a proximal origin of the brachioradialis, and the absence of the tensor fascia antebrachii are recorded for this species. As other ictonychines and mustelines, Galictis cuja possesses stronger and subdivided protractors and sagittal rotators of the forelimbs, as well as shoulder and elbow extensors. These features allow for resistance in landing during bounds and increase the stride length during epigean and subterranean crouched locomotion. Powerful neck musculature assists during hunting and carrying of prey. Weakness of some retractors and intrinsic flexors is related to a relatively minor importance of the forelimbs as propellers during bounding and the lack of other specializations. The configuration of the rhomboideus and the absence of coracobrachialis seem to be informative at the subfamiliar level within Mustelidae. The comprehensive and comparative review of available information leads us to propose possible solutions to old nomenclatural problems and of identification. This allows us to reassess of some myological features as diagnostic of caniform clades. Fil: Ercoli, Marcos Darío. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina Fil: Alvarez, Alicia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales "bernardino Rivadavia"; Argentina Fil: Stefanini, Manuel Ignacio. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina Fil: Busker, Felipe. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina Fil: Morales, Miriam Mariana. Universidad Nacional de Jujuy. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Centro de Estudios Ambientales Territoriales y Sociales; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina |
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The extrinsic and intrinsic forelimb musculature of the lesser grison (Galictis cuja), a short-legged mustelid of southern South America, is studied for the first time. We present descriptions, muscular maps, and weight data. Muscular anatomy description of the lesser grison provides the framework for discussing the myological diversity of mustelids and other caniforms, for addressing nomenclatural problems (such as synonymy and homonymy), and for highlighting some functional and phylogenetically informative traits. We recognize in the lesser grison features shared by all mustelid species, and some other caniforms, especially mephitids, such as the presence of rhomboideus profundus, an angular head of triceps brachii, and, apparently, the absence of a flexor digitorum brevis manus. An unexpected record of articularis humeri, a proximal origin of the brachioradialis, and the absence of the tensor fascia antebrachii are recorded for this species. As other ictonychines and mustelines, Galictis cuja possesses stronger and subdivided protractors and sagittal rotators of the forelimbs, as well as shoulder and elbow extensors. These features allow for resistance in landing during bounds and increase the stride length during epigean and subterranean crouched locomotion. Powerful neck musculature assists during hunting and carrying of prey. Weakness of some retractors and intrinsic flexors is related to a relatively minor importance of the forelimbs as propellers during bounding and the lack of other specializations. The configuration of the rhomboideus and the absence of coracobrachialis seem to be informative at the subfamiliar level within Mustelidae. The comprehensive and comparative review of available information leads us to propose possible solutions to old nomenclatural problems and of identification. This allows us to reassess of some myological features as diagnostic of caniform clades. |
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