Table 10.
Number of ossification centers in the axial skeleton of rat fetuses from experimental groups treated with the 80% ethanol fruit extract of Embelia schimperi.
| Group | Sternum | Thoracic vertebrae | Lumbar vertebrae | Caudal | Ribs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group I (250 mg/kg) | 5.61 ± 0.32 | 12 ± 0 | 5 ± 0 | 4.38 ± 0.96 | 24 ± 0 |
| Group II (500 mg/kg) | 5.60 ± 0.27 | 12 ± 0 | 5 ± 0 | 3.94 ± 0.99 | 24 ± 0 |
| Group III (1000 mg/kg) | 5.62 ± 0.30 | 12 ± 0 | 5 ± 0 | 3.81 ± 1.17 | 24 ± 0 |
| Group IV (pair-fed) | 5.63 ± 0.28 | 12 ± 0 | 5 ± 0 | 4.38 ± 1.20 | 24 ± 0 |
| Group V (ad libitum) | 5.62 ± 0.33 | 12 ± 0 | 5 ± 0 | 4.31 ± 1.01 | 24 ± 0 |
Results are presented as the mean ± standard deviation from the mean of ossification centers count, one-way ANOVA.