Revision: GIT anatomy Flashcards
Small intestine
Should not normally be distended as fluid/material has a very fast transit time in the horse
How many taenial bands does the small intestine have?
None
How many taenial bands does the caecum have? In what direction are they palpable on rectal exam?
4 taenial bands
Medial band is palpable running from dorsal to ventral
Where is the caecum normally located?
Right dorsal abdomen
Where is the small intestine normally located?
In the mid abdomen
True/false: the caudal pole of the left kidney is palpable on rectal exam.
True (usually; dependent on the size of the horse)
Small colon
Normally located in mid-dorsal abdomen
How many taenial bands does the small colon have?
2 taenial bands
There are sacculations present
Which direction is the head?
To the right
Where is the pelvic flexure normally located?
In the left caudal abdomen
It connects the left ventral colon to the left dorsal colon
This is a common site for impactions because ingesta has to move upwards through a narrowed colon
Spleen
Normally located on the left body wall
Can move centrally if moved by displaced colon
How many taenial bands does the left ventral colon have?
4 taenial bands
It has sacculations
How many taenial bands does the left ventral colon have?
4 taenial bands
It has sacculations
How many taenial bands does the right ventral colon have?
4 taenial bands
It has sacculations
Left/right ventral colon
