Brachyskelia

Brachyskelia: short legs as a feature of animals

Brachyskelia (from the Greek brachyskeles, meaning "short-legged") is a feature of the anatomy of animals in which the length of their legs is significantly shorter than that of representatives of the same species, but without this feature.

Brachyskelia can occur in a variety of animal groups, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. For example, dogs with short legs (such as basset hounds and corgis) have brachycelia.

The nature of this feature may vary. Some animals with short legs have been bred through selective breeding, for example for hunting or as ornamental pets. In other animals, such as giraffes and elephants, short legs may be a consequence of evolutionary changes associated with changes in their way of living and feeding.

One of the most famous examples of brachyskelia are penguins, which have short but strong legs that help them run and swim in icy water. In addition, brachyskelia can affect the behavior of animals and their ability to move around in the environment.

While brachykelia can be an interesting feature to study, it can also have practical implications. For example, veterinarians can use knowledge of brachycelia to treat injuries and illnesses in animals with short legs.

Thus, brachyskelia is an interesting feature of animal anatomy that may have both evolutionary and selective origins. It can influence the behavior and abilities of animals, and also have practical implications for their treatment and care.

Brachyselia- (Brachi - short + skele- skeleton), in the literature an outdated name: short-legged

Brachykelia is a congenital anomaly of the lower extremities, characterized by shortening of the femur and lower leg or their parts.\n\nThe formation of short extremities is based on a restriction in the growth of long tubular bones due to disruption of the growth mechanisms of fetal bones during intrauterine life. Short limbs are not only a cosmetic defect, but also a problem when walking, and therefore this disease is classified as an orthopedic disease.