Difference between revisions of "Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology"

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===Canine===
 
===Canine===
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*On the right side of the abdomen.
 
*Unique because it has no direct connection to the ileum.
 
*Unique because it has no direct connection to the ileum.
 
*Short and held in a spiral shape against the ileum by the ileocaecal fold.
 
*Short and held in a spiral shape against the ileum by the ileocaecal fold.
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===Ruminant===
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*On the right side of the abdomen.
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===[[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|Horse]]===
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On the right side of the abdomen.
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===Pig===
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*On the left side of the abdomen.
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==

Revision as of 15:18, 11 July 2008

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BACK TO LARGE INTESTINE - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction

Structure

Function

Vasculature

Innervation

Lymphatics

Histology

Species Differences

Canine

  • On the right side of the abdomen.
  • Unique because it has no direct connection to the ileum.
  • Short and held in a spiral shape against the ileum by the ileocaecal fold.

Ruminant

  • On the right side of the abdomen.

Horse

On the right side of the abdomen.

Pig

  • On the left side of the abdomen.

Links