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*Functions similar to other animals but there are anatomical differences.
*Functions similar to other animals but there are anatomical differences.
*The caudal flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] is long and coiled, and may be referred to as the transverse part of the duodenum.
*The caudal flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] is long and coiled, and may be referred to as the transverse part of the duodenum.
*The sacculus rotundus exists at the ileocaecal junction. It is an enlargement of the [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] and contains [[Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].
*The sacculus rotundus exists at the ileocaecal junction. It is an enlargement of the [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] and contains [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].
==[[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|Large Intestine]]==
==[[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|Large Intestine]]==
*Thin-walled.
*Thin-walled.
*Visible on the external surface is a spiral constriction that runs 20-30 times around the caecum. This is related to the folding of the mucosa internally.
*Visible on the external surface is a spiral constriction that runs 20-30 times around the caecum. This is related to the folding of the mucosa internally.
*There is an [[Appendix - Anatomy & Physiology|appendix]] at it's distal end containing [[Lymphoreticular & Haematopoietic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].
*There is an [[Appendix - Anatomy & Physiology|appendix]] at it's distal end containing [[Lymphatic System - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].
===[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]===
===[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]===