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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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==Histology==
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==[[Omasum - Histology|Histology]]==
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[[Image:Omasum Histology Sheep.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Omasum Histology (Sheep) - Copyright RVC 2008]]
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*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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