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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. |
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− | 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]]. | + | The omasum has biphasic contractions which squeeze fluid out of the food before allowing the ingesta to continue into the [[Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]]. |
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| 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. |
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| *Ribs 8-11 | | *Ribs 8-11 |
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− | *Lower pole has an extensive connection to fundic region of the [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]] | + | *Lower pole has an extensive connection to fundic region of the [[Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|abomasum]] |
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| *Omasal canal present | | *Omasal canal present |
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| *Opening to the [[Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|reticulum]] at the cranial end of the omasal canal | | *Opening to the [[Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|reticulum]] at the cranial end of the omasal canal |
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− | *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. | + | *Opening to 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. |
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| [[Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology]] | | [[Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Reticulum - Anatomy & Physiology]] |
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− | [[The Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Abomasum- Anatomy & Physiology]] | + | [[Abomasum - Anatomy & Physiology|The Abomasum- Anatomy & Physiology]] |
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| '''Video''' | | '''Video''' |