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arachnomelia |
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arachnomelia a congenital anomaly in which the distal extremities of the limbs are excessively long and thin, giving the animal a spidery look. inherited arachnomelia the bones of the elongated limbs are very fragile and there are additional skeletal and cardiovascular defects in affected calves. In lambs, a semi-lethal inherited congenital chondroplasia of Suffolk and Hampshire sheep with deformities of the limbs and spinal column and muscular atrophy which results in long-legged, deformed limbs. Called spider lambs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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