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Table 2 Body weights and computed tomographic morphologic findings of the larynx and trachea of the four rabbits in this study

From: Helical computed tomography scanning of the larynx and upper trachea in rabbits

Rabbit no.

Weight (kg)

Hyoid calcification

Hyoid body-horn articulation

Thyroid calcification

Arytenoid calcification

Cricoid calcification

Tracheal rings calcification

Pyriform sinus

1

3.8

Complete and dense

Easily distinguishable

Complete

Complete

Partial

All rings completely calcified

None

2

4.0

Complete and dense

Easily distinguishable

Complete

Complete

Partial

All rings completely calcified

None

3

4.5

Complete and dense

Easily distinguishable

Partial

None

None

None

None

4

4.8

Complete and dense

Easily distinguishable

Partial

None

Partial

All rings partially calcified

Air-filled on left side