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Research Papers Effects of intraperitoneal administration of Citral on male reproductive organs in the rat
Introduction: The aliphatic monoterpene 3, 7-dimethyl-2, 6-octadienal (Citral) is a flavour additive widely used in the cosmetic and food industries. It has been shown to have a negative impact on female fertility acting via hormone receptors. No data is available about the effects of Citral on the male reproductive system. Objective: This study was carried out to study the effects of Citral on body weight, weights of the testes
Senior Lecturer in Anatomy,
Introduction: The psoas major (PMA) is a fusiform muscle that covers the anterolateral aspects of the lumbar spine and ends in a tendon which together with the iliacus is inserted into the lesser trochanter of the femur. Racial discrepancies in the anatomy of lumbosacral region, including the psoas muscle have been documented. Objectives: To study the anatomical dimensions of the PMA in Sri Lankan cadavers and to compare th