Alternatives to chronic restraint of nonhuman primates.
1987
W R Morton, and
G H Knitter, and
P M Smith, and
T G Susor, and
K Schmitt
Regional Primate Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D011323
Primates
An order of mammals consisting of more than 300 species that include LEMURS; LORISIDAE; TARSIERS; MONKEYS; and HOMINIDS. They are characterized by a relatively large brain when compared with other terrestrial mammals, forward-facing eyes, the presence of a CALCARINE SULCUS, and specialized MECHANORECEPTORS in the hands and feet which allow the perception of light touch.
Primate
D012149
Restraint, Physical
Use of a device for the purpose of controlling movement of all or part of the body. Splinting and casting are FRACTURE FIXATION.
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000827
Animal Welfare
The protection of animals in laboratories or other specific environments by promoting their health through better nutrition, housing, and care.
Animal Cruelty,Cruelty, Animal,Welfare, Animal
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