Porcine GI Tract

Question 1

What unique structure is present on the esophageal end of the stomach?

Answer 1

Fundic diverticulum

Question 2

Name the thickened muscle notable near the pylorus sphincter

Answer 2

Torus pyloricus

Question 3

What is the name of the ascending colon which contains taenia in the pig

Answer 3

Centripetal loop
(Centre seeking)

Question 4

What is the name for the centre fleeing loop of the ascending colon in the pig?

Answer 4

Centrifugal loop

Question 5

Does the centrifugal loop or the centripetal loop have taenia?

Answer 5

Centripetal

Question 6

Name the structure that allows food to move from the ileum into the cecum

Answer 6

Ileocecal orifice which is upon the ileocecal papilla

Question 7

Does the pig have an cecal colic papilla?

Answer 7

No just a cecalcolic orifice

Question 8

In relation to the cranial mesenteric artery, where does the transverse colon run?

Answer 8

Cranial to the cranial mesenteric artery

Question 9

In porcine, which side of the body does the cecum lie?

Answer 9

Left
Since the ascending colon spirals clockwise, it drags the cecum over to the other side of the body.

Question 10

What other organ (non-digestive) is associated with the attachment of the base of the ascending colon to the roof of the abdomen?

Answer 10

Left kidney

Question 11

How many taenia does the centripetal loop of the porcine’s ascending colon have?

Answer 11

2

Question 12

How many taenia does the centrifugal loop of the porcine’s ascending colon have?

Answer 12

None