Difference between revisions of "Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology"
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===Canine=== | ===Canine=== | ||
+ | *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=== | ||
+ | *On the right side of the abdomen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|Horse]]=== | ||
+ | On the right side of the abdomen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Pig=== | ||
+ | *On the left side of the abdomen. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== |
Revision as of 15:18, 11 July 2008
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.