Using partial least squares regression as a predictive tool in describing equine third metacarpal bone shape

Abstract

Population variance in bone shape is an important consideration when applying the results of subject-specific computational models to a population. In this letter, we demonstrate the ability of partial least squares regression to provide an improved shape prediction of the equine third metacarpal epiphysis, using two easily obtained measurements.

Keywords:

• Equine
• fetlock joint
• statistical modeling
• partial least squares regression