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Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy (view source)
Revision as of 22:07, 7 November 2012
, 22:07, 7 November 2012→Pancreas
==Pancreas==
==Pancreas==
The pancreas lies mainly on the right, in the very dorsal part of the abdomen. It is triangular in shape and lies within the sigmoid flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]. The lobes are less distinguishable compared to the dog. The ventral surface is directly attached to the right dorsal [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] and base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]]. The dorsal surface is directly attached to the right kidney and [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. The portal vein perforates the pancreas at the '''pancreatic ring'''. Both the pancreatic and accessory ducts persist throughout development. There is a constant secretion of pancreatic juice, which increases after feeding. This provides the caecum and colon with a constant supply of buffered solution, which maintains a stable environment important for microbe survival.
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