Difference between revisions of "Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology"

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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
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The large intestine extends from the ileum of the small intestine to the anus. It absorbs water from the ingesta and stores faeces prior to defeacation. Every species has a large microbial population living in the large intestine, which is of particular importance to the hindgut fermenters.
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The large intestine can be divided into:
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*[[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|Caecum]]
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*[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]
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*[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]
  
 
==Structure==
 
==Structure==

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Introduction

The large intestine extends from the ileum of the small intestine to the anus. It absorbs water from the ingesta and stores faeces prior to defeacation. Every species has a large microbial population living in the large intestine, which is of particular importance to the hindgut fermenters.

The large intestine can be divided into:

Structure

Function

Vasculature

Innervation

Lymphatics

Histology

Species Differences

Links

Pathology of the Small and Large Intestine