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| | ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| − | ==Histology== | + | ==[[Omasum - Histology|Histology]]== |
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| − | [[Image:Omasum Histology Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Omasum Histology (Sheep) - Copyright RVC 2008]] | |
| − | *Keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
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| − | *Lamellae thrown into leaves
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| − | **Different sizes
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| − | **Divides the lumen into narrow and uniform recesses
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| − | *Firm
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| − | *No glands
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| − | *Papillae
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| − | **Most small and lenticular
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| − | **Some large and [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Papillae|conical]]
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| − | *Cicrular tunica muscularis extends into papillae of long laminae
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| − | *Lamina muscualris extends into papillae encircling tunica muscularis
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| − | *3 smooth muscle layers in papillae so they are very motile
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| | ==Species Differences== | | ==Species Differences== |
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| − | [[Category:Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | + | [[Category:Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology]] |