Comparative Study on the Estimation of Estrous Cycle in Mice by Visual and Vaginal Lavage Method.

Introduction: Evaluation of estrous cycle in laboratory animals can be a useful measure of the integrity of hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian reproductive axis. Assessment of vaginal cytology is crucial to assess the milieu and compare the endocrine status of animals among the experimental groups.

Aim: The present study was attempted to compare the estimation of estrous cycle by visual method and non invasive vaginal lavage method.

Morphometric Study on Bicipital Groove among South Indian Population.

Introduction: The Bicipital Groove (BG) is an indentation between the lesser and greater tubercles of the proximal part of the humerus. It conveys biceps tendon, its synovial sheath and ascending branch of anterior circumflex humeral artery. The knowledge of the morphometry is important for the understanding of the functional aspect of the shoulder region.