Contracture development in whales
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- Contracture development in whales
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It is well known that whales in captivity suffer from dorsal fin bending. However, the mechanisms behind this change are poorly understood. Humans can suffer from similar symptoms either after a period of immobilization or after suffering a brain lesion. Therefore, we here speculate whether the bent dorsal fins are reflecting contracture development in whales.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Open Journal of Marine Science |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 173-176 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 2161-7384 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - Dorsal fin, Ceteceans, Contracture, Immobilization, CNS lesion
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