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**Horse = 65% (rostral)

**Pig = 33% (rostral)

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==Histology==

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[[Image:Oesophagus Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Oesophagus Histology (Rat) - Copyright RVC 2008]]

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*Stratified squamous epithelium

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*Mucosal folds for distension

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*Degree of keratinisation depend on diet

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*Lamina propria contains collagen and elastic fibres sparsely distributed

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*Lamina muscularis is smooth or skeletal muscle (depending on species)

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*No glands in mucosa

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*Mucous glands (tubulo-acinar) present in submucosa

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*Inner circular layer of tunica muscularis thickens near gastric junction forming a sphincter

==Innervation==

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'''Test yourself with the [[Oesophagus - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Oesophagus Flashcards]]'''

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~~'''Click here for information on [[Oesophagus - Histology|oesophagus histology]]'''~~

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