Title

3D geometric morphometrics in veterinary science: applications, standardization, and future directions

Journal title

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Yearbook

2026

Volume

Vol. 29

Issue

No. 1

Authors

Szara, T. ; Hadžiomerović, N. ; Bakıcı, C. ; Can Güzel, B. ; Gündemir, O.

Affiliation

Szara, T. : Department of Morphological Sciences, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, 02-776 Warsaw, Poland ; Hadžiomerović, N. : Department of Basic Sciences of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Bakıcı, C. : Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ankara University, 06110 Ankara, Turkey ; Can Güzel, B. : Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Siirt University, Siirt, Turkey ; Gündemir, O. : Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey ; Gündemir, O. : Osteoarchaeology Practice and Research Centre, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, 34320 Istanbul, Turkey

Keywords

biomechanical modeling ; cranial landmarks ; 3D geometric morphometrics ; orthopedic surgical planning ; veterinary anatomy

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Biologiczne i Rolnicze

Coverage

147–156

Publisher

Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences ; University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

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Date

17.03.2026

Type

Review paper

Identifier

DOI: 10.24425/pjvs.2026.158509