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*Jejunum lies roughly symmetrically about the midline. It contacts the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] cranially and [[Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]] ventrally.  
 
*Jejunum lies roughly symmetrically about the midline. It contacts the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]], [[Forestomach - Anatomy & Physiology|stomach]] and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] cranially and [[Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|urinary bladder]] ventrally.  
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===Horse===
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===Equine===
 
*Jejunum is confined to the left dorsal part of the abdomen.
 
*Jejunum is confined to the left dorsal part of the abdomen.
 
*It is restricted to this position by the large [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] on the right, and ascending [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] ventrally on both sides.
 
*It is restricted to this position by the large [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] on the right, and ascending [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] ventrally on both sides.
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*Coils of the jejunum usually lie within the supraomental recess; although this can vary between individuals depending on fullness of the [[The Rumen|rumen]] and size of the [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]].
 
*Coils of the jejunum usually lie within the supraomental recess; although this can vary between individuals depending on fullness of the [[The Rumen|rumen]] and size of the [[Female Reproductive Tract -The Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|uterus]].
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===Pig===
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===Porcine===
 
*Jejunum lies in the caudoventral aspect of the abdominal cavity, mainly to the right of the midline.
 
*Jejunum lies in the caudoventral aspect of the abdominal cavity, mainly to the right of the midline.
 
*This is due to the presence of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|ascending colon]] on the left.
 
*This is due to the presence of the [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|ascending colon]] on the left.
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