pigs Flashcards
what is the diverticulum?
pouch at the top of the stomach for microbial digestion
describe the cardiac portion of the stomach
large
thinly walled
non glandular
immobile for food storage
what can be seen in the histology of the cardiac region
lymphatc nodules
gastric pits
cardiac glands
what is the torus pyloricus
a projection of the pylorus in the lesser curvature
what is the xypoid cartilage
base of the sternum
describe the colon
spiral
outer centripetal colon
inner centrifugal colon
how is the ascending colon arranged?
around the mesentery as a cone
does the colon have vili
no
what type of cells does the epithelium of the colon consist of
simple columnar - goblet cells
where is the jejunum found?
right
where is the caecum found?
left
where is the spleen attached?
dorso-ventral orientation attached to the greater curvature
