Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review

Best, Adam; Egerbacher, Monika; Swaine, Sophia; Pérez, William; Alibhai, Aziza; Rutland, Paul; Kubale, Valentina; El-Gendy, Samir A. A.; Alsafy, Mohamed A. M.; Baiker, Kerstin; Sturrock, Craig J; Rutland, Catrin Sian

Abstract

This systematic review highlights the similarities and variations in Ossa cordis prevalence, histology and anatomical location between differing veterinary species and in humans. In addition, it also identifies associated factors such as aging and cardiovascular disease for each species in relation to functional roles and developmental mechanisms that these bone structures may play. The potential functions of Ossa cordis are presented, ranging from aiding cardiac contraction and conduction, providing cardiac structure, and protecting components of the heart, through to counteracting high mechanical stress. Furthermore, this review discusses the evidence and rationale behind the theories regarding the formation and development of Ossa cordis in different veterinary species and in people.

Citation

Best, A., Egerbacher, M., Swaine, S., Pérez, W., Alibhai, A., Rutland, P., …Rutland, C. S. (2022). Anatomy, histology, development and functions of Ossa cordis: A review. Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia, 51(6), 683-695. https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 25, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Sep 8, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022-11
• Deposit Date: Aug 31, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 9, 2023
• Journal: Anatomia, Histologia, Embryologia
• Print ISSN: 0340-2096
• Electronic ISSN: 1439-0264
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 51
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 683-695
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ahe.12861
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/10633168
• Publisher URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ahe.12861