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Alimentary System - Horse Anatomy (view source)
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==Small Intestine==
==Small Intestine==
===Duodenum===
[[Image:Section of duodenum from horse.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Section of equine duodenum- © RVC 2008]]
The mesoduodenum is relatively short, so the duodenum is closely tethered in a constant position. The descending duodenum is attached to the base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]]. The descending duodenum runs caudally beneath the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] to the caudal pole of the right kidney where it has it's caudal flexure to become the ascending duodenum.
===Jejunum===
The jejunum is confined to the left dorsal part of the abdomen. It is restricted to this position by the large [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] on the right, and ascending [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] ventrally on both sides.
===Ilium===
==Large Intestine==
==Large Intestine==
===Introduction===
===Introduction===