The authors describe the occurrence of proatlantal artery as an incidental angiographic observation in a young Indian soldier. This primitive anastomotic channel is seen extending from near the origin of the external carotid artery to the suboccipital region, traversing the foramen magnum and coursing beyond like a vertebral artery. The developmental and roentgenological aspects of carotid-basilar and carotid-vertebral anastomosis are discussed, along with a review of four similar cases reported previously.

Presence of sternal foramen is a familiar variation of the sternum that brings the danger of fatal impediments like pneumothorax, damage to vital structures like pericardial and cardiac puncture during acupuncture. The present day autopsy population shows about 6.7% of bony defects in the sternum. When present it is seen in solitary and found in the body of the sternum, rarely multiply and may be found in the manubrium. Review of literature suggests that presence of unusual foramen in the sternum is found at the age of 8-years and also in the persons of old age. During routine visual inspection of the bone collection housed in the Department of Anatomy, in one of the sternum we observed the presence of sternal foramen and bifid xiphoid process. The sternal foramen was somewhat oval shaped measuring 6.75 mm × 5.55 mm, and was present in lower one third of the body of the sternum. The sternal foramen and the bifid xiphoid process when present will be usually asymptomatic. Sternal foramen can be misinterpreted sternal foramen can be misinterpreted as osteolytic lesion. Manifestation of sternum in close relation to the mediastinal structures, occurrence of sternal foramen makes the lung, heart and great vessels vulnerable while execution of invasive procedures like bone marrow aspiration, acupuncture leading to life threatening impediments such as pneumothorax and cardiac tamponade. Rao and Rao; ACRI, 10(1): 1-4, 2017; Article no.ACRI.36511 2 Case Report

Dextrocardia with situs inversus are rare congenital anomalies which can be asymptomatic and compatible with normal life. They are characterized by mirror images of all intra-thoracic and intra-abdominal viscera. Our aim is to report an incidental finding of dextrocardia with situs inversus in a neonate with sepsis and also to report other associated anomalies with it. Most cases of situs inversus have been reported either in adults or in cadavers during dissection. Very few in number have been detected in neonates. Here is a one such case report. A day-old term male neonate presented with features of septic shock. Physical examination revealed cardiac apex on the 4th right intercostal space, along the mid-clavicular line. Chest radiograph and abdominal ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of dextrocardia with situs inversus along with renal agenesis and ectopia.

"The text book entitled “Fundamentals of Veterinary Anatomy” has been prepared for the benefit of B.V.Sc & A.H students as per the Veterinary Council of India (MSVE 2016) syllabus. Previously, the Veterinary Anatomy course was used to be taught system wise to the BVSc & A.H students in first and second academic years. But in the MSVE 2016 regulations the students have to study the entire Anatomy course in the first professional year only on Regional approach. This prompted us to prepare a book as per the MSVE 2016 syllabus to meet the requirements of the students and Faculty. The material available in the this book has been prepared based on our previous experiences in practical classes and also some information was collected from the standard text books of Veterinary Anatomy and also Madras Veterinary College Lecture Notes prepared by Faculty of Madras Veterinary College, Chennai. In this book every topic is supported by hand drawn diagrams and photographs of original specimens available in the department."