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Equine Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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***The right dorsal colon continues caudally. It is the shortest limb of the ascending colon.
***The right dorsal colon continues caudally. It is the shortest limb of the ascending colon.
*The transverse colon continues as the right dorsal colon turns medially.
*The transverse colon continues as the right dorsal colon turns medially.
*In the ventral colon many important digestive and absorptive functions take place, whilst the dorsal colon is mainly responsible for transportation of ingesta.
*The right dorsal colon is attached by a mesenteric attachment to the dorsal abdominal wall, the base of the caecum, the root of the mesentry and the pancreas.
**This anatomical arrangement of mesentry allows the left ascending colon to twist and is a common cause of colic.
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*Taenia are present.
*Taenia are present.