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Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:00, 11 September 2008
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==Anatomy==
==Anatomy==
Even though the adrenal glands gain through name through their relationship with the kidney they are in fact more closely related to the major vessels. They are closely connected to the aorta and caudal vena cava.
They are elongated and are often asymetrical being moulderd around the neighbouring vessels. Their size varies a lot and generally those of juveniles are larger than adults, and those of lactatcing or pregnant animals are larger than reproductively inactive animals. A medium-sized dog's adrenals will on average measure 2.5x1x0.5cm.
They are firm and their capsule is easily fractured on flexion. The cortex on appearance is yellow and radially striated whilst the medulla is darker with a more uniform appearance.
==Vascular Supply==
==Vascular Supply==