Difference between revisions of "Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology"
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==Introduction== | ==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. | ||
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| + | The large intestine can be divided into: | ||
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| + | *[[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|Caecum]] | ||
| + | *[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]] | ||
| + | *[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]] | ||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 11 July 2008
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: