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Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 10:22, 16 July 2008
, 10:22, 16 July 2008→Caecum
*Apex lies on the ventral abdominal wall, and terminates at the level of the xiphoid cartilage.
*Apex lies on the ventral abdominal wall, and terminates at the level of the xiphoid cartilage.
*Exists at the junction with the ileum and colon.
*Exists at the junction with the ileum and colon.
**The '''caecocolic orifice''' is where the caecum opens into the ascending colon. This exists as a transverse slit formed by a constriction of the ascending colon.
**The '''caecocolic orifice''' is where the caecum opens into the ascending colon. This exists as a transverse slit formed by a constriction of the ascending colon. There is a sphincter at this point which prevents backward flow of ingesta when the colon contracts.
**The ileum opens into the caecum at the '''ileal papilla'''. This is a small projection into the caecum housing the ileal sphincter and venous plexus that, together, control the ileal orifice.
**The ileum opens into the caecum at the '''ileal papilla'''. This is a small projection into the caecum housing the ileal sphincter and venous plexus that, together, control the ileal orifice.
*Taenia are present.
*Taenia are present.