Comparative study of the histological structure of the femur of some amphibians

Abstract

Comparative study of the histological structure of the femur of some amphibians?. A similarity between the diafisis? histology and the weight or activity of the species has been found. The basic structure modifications are: Havers Systems? presence and distribution, Laminar Systems? zonification and the increase in concentration of celular spaces. The epiphysis shows an increase cartilage calcification and modification in relation to the diaphysis architecture.