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Omasum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The omasum is the third chamber in the ruminant stomach. It lies within the intrathoracic part of the abdomen so cannot be palpated manually. Instead it is examined by ausculation.
The omasum is the third chamber in the ruminant stomach. It lies within the intrathoracic part of the abdomen so cannot be palpated manually. Instead it is examined by ausculation.
The omasum has biphasic contractions which squeeze fluid out of the food before allowing the ingesta to continue into the [[The Abomasum|abomasum]].
The omasum has biphasic contractions which squeeze fluid out of the food before allowing the ingesta to continue into the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]].
Absorption of [[Volatile Fatty Acids - Anatomy & Physioogy|volatile fatty acids]] continues in the omasum.
Absorption of [[Volatile Fatty Acids - Anatomy & Physioogy|volatile fatty acids]] continues in the omasum.
*Ribs 8-11
*Ribs 8-11
*Lower pole has an extensive connection to fundic region of the [[The Abomasum|abomasum]]
*Lower pole has an extensive connection to fundic region of the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]]
*Omasal canal present
*Omasal canal present
*Opening to the [[The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|reticulum]] at the cranial end of the omasal canal
*Opening to the [[The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|reticulum]] at the cranial end of the omasal canal
*Opening to the [[The Abomasum|abomasum]] at the caudal end of the omasal canal. It is a large oval opening, partly covered by overhanging abomasal folds.
*Opening to the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]] at the caudal end of the omasal canal. It is a large oval opening, partly covered by overhanging abomasal folds.
[[The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[The Abomasum|The Abomasum- Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Abomasum- Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[The Stomachs of the Ruminant - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#The Omasum|The Omasum Flashcards]]
[[The Stomachs of the Ruminant - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards#The Omasum|The Omasum Flashcards]]