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1 Real Scottie, 1 in the Sky, and 2 in Dem Bones

The series displays some of the wonderful and weird sightings in the heavens. In this image a Scottie dog was found romping in the heavens. 

In Radiology we look at the neck of the Scottie dog in a condition of the lumbar spine that causes back pain in athletes called spondylolysis.  The neck of the Scottie is overlaid in maroon in the image on  the right and represents the pars interarticularis which may undergo stress fracture in young athletes (spondylolysis) resulting in one lumbar vertebral body slipping forward on the other (spondylolisthesis) 

The image was taken in the open seas of the Caribbean and is part of the collection called “Anatomy of the Caribbean Skies”

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“1 Real Scottie, 1 in the Sky, and 2 in Dem Bones” 

The sky is a rich resource for the artist.  The art is part of a series that explores the wonderful and weird sightings in the heavens.

In this image a Scottie  was found romping in the heavens.  The Scottie is an endearing name for the Scottish terrier – aka Aberdeen terrier.  It is part of the group of Skye terriers and therefore is fittingly suited for the theme of the wonderful sightings in the sky.

In Radiology we look at the neck of the Scottie dog in a condition of the lumbar spine that causes back pain in athletes called spondylolysis.  The neck of the Scottie is overlaid in maroon in the image on  the right and represents the pars interarticularis which may undergo stress fracture in young athletes (spondylolysis) resulting in one lumbar vertebral body slipping forward on the other (spondylolisthesis) 

The Scottie has been a favorite dog for many celebrities including President Franklin D Roosevelt, George W Bush and George, the fourth Earl of Dumbarton who owned a pack of brave Scottish Terriers, that were named “Diehards”. Dumbartons regiment in the The Royal Scots were fittingly named the “Dumbarton Diehards”

The Scottie has a characteristic compact and powerful body.  The torso and head are rectangular, ears are pointed , eyes are almond shaped, and the beard has a long coat.  The legs are short but powerful allowing for agility and quick movement. The breed exemplifies “power in a small package” The confident and independent nature has earned them the nickname “Diehard”.  It is extremely territorial.

Scotty Cramp is a disease in Scottish Terriers that causes muscle spasms resulting in hyperflexion and hyperextension of the legs. It is an inherited recessive trait of the breed.  It is  caused by a deficiency in serotonin.

The image was taken in the open seas of the Caribbean and is part of the collection called “Anatomy of the Caribbean Skies”