Difference between revisions of "Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology"
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
+ | *The caecum is a blind-ending diverticulum of the large intestine. | ||
+ | *It communicates with the ileum via the ileal orifice and with the colon via the caecocolic orifice. | ||
+ | *It consists of a base, body and apex, the apex being the blind-ending portion. | ||
+ | *It is attached to the ileum by a fold of peritoneum called the '''ileocaecal fold'''. | ||
==Function== | ==Function== |
Revision as of 15:26, 11 July 2008
Introduction
Structure
- The caecum is a blind-ending diverticulum of the large intestine.
- It communicates with the ileum via the ileal orifice and with the colon via the caecocolic orifice.
- It consists of a base, body and apex, the apex being the blind-ending portion.
- It is attached to the ileum by a fold of peritoneum called the ileocaecal fold.
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.
- Very large, roughly 1m in length with a 30L capacity.
- Apex lies on the ventral body wall.
Pig
- On the left side of the abdomen.