Tapir Scapular and Arm Anatomy Compared to Equines

Anatomical data on the bone and muscle structures of the scapular cingulum and arm in the South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris). The dataset was created from four specimens studied at the Laboratory of Education and Research of Wild Animals of the Federal University of Uberlândia. The description indicates the anatomical pattern is similar to that of the horse (Equus caballus).

Use Cases

• Comparative anatomical analysis based on described bone and muscle structures.
• Studying locomotor adaptations for displacement and swimming based on described bone accidents and developed muscles.
• Informing veterinary or paleontological models of perissodactyls based on the comparison with equines.

Strengths

• Data is derived from four physical specimens analyzed using gross anatomy techniques.
• Description provides a specific list of bones (scapula, humerus) and lateral muscles studied.
• Includes a direct anatomical comparison to another species, the horse (Equus caballus).

Limitations

• Row count and file format are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the source specimens from Brazil.

Provenance

Source

Saulo Gonçalves Pereira via paperswithcode.

Collection Method

Bones were analyzed and described; muscles were dissected, analyzed, and described using gross anatomy techniques on four donated specimens.

Geography

Specimens are associated with South America and Brazilian biomes.