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Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Mesoduodenum is relatively long.
*Mesoduodenum is relatively long.
===Horse===
===Equine===
*Mesoduodenum is relatively short, so the duodenum is closely tethered in a constant position.
*Mesoduodenum is relatively short, so the duodenum is closely tethered in a constant position.
*Descending duodenum is attached to the base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]].
*Descending duodenum is attached to the base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]].
*Descending duodenum also provides attachment for the superficial and deep sheets of the greater omentum.
*Descending duodenum also provides attachment for the superficial and deep sheets of the greater omentum.
===Pig===
===Porcine===
*Small intestine is comparable to the dog.
*Small intestine is comparable to the dog.
*Mesoduodenum is relatively long.
*Mesoduodenum is relatively long.