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+ | ==Introduction== | ||
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+ | The large intestine extends from the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] of the [[Small Intestines - Anatomy & Physiology|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 - Anatomy & Physiology|hindgut fermenters]]. For this reason, hindgut fermenters have a more complex large intestine with highly specialised regions for fermentation. | ||
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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]] | ||
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+ | ==Structure== | ||
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+ | ==Function== | ||
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+ | ==Vasculature== | ||
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+ | ==Innervation== | ||
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+ | ==Lymphatics== | ||
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+ | ==Histology== | ||
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+ | ==Species Differences== | ||
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+ | ==Links== | ||
+ | [[The Small and Large Intestines|Pathology of the Small and Large Intestine]] |
Revision as of 14:50, 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. For this reason, hindgut fermenters have a more complex large intestine with highly specialised regions for fermentation.
The large intestine can be divided into: