Difference between revisions of "Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology"

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==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
  
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===Canine===
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*Unique because it has no direct connection to the ileum.
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*Short and held in a spiral shape against the ileum by the ileocaecal fold.
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==

Revision as of 14:56, 11 July 2008

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BACK TO LARGE INTESTINE - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction

Structure

Function

Vasculature

Innervation

Lymphatics

Histology

Species Differences

Canine

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

Links