Beardie CT scan

[Saddlepatch]

My lab sends lots of vertebrate species to be CT-scanned for our research. The scans are then uploaded to a program called Osirix, which allows us to manipulate scans in 2D or 3D. My beardie was scanned last month, and I did a quick 3D volume rendering:

Later we'll manipulate the scans by cropping out whatever organ(s) we want to look at. We usually focus on cardiopulmonary systems. I really like how it's a non-invasive way to get information on morphology.
360-degree video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Qh9_zxhPIk

 

[brittani299]

Really cool!

 

[Taterbug]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing it! I never realized they have beard bones, is there a term for them?

 

[Saddlepatch]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing it! I never realized they have beard bones, is there a term for them?

I think they're extensions of the hyoid bone.