Pig

SMALL INTESTINE (PIG)

  • In the duodenum, a descending part, a caudal flexure and an ascending part
  •  The first part turns medially on the visceral surface of the liver
  • The second part passes backwards in relation with the right kidney dorsally and colon ventrally and about the middle of the sub-lumbar region passes forwards to be continued as the mesenteric part of the intestine
  • Bile duct opening is one or two inches from the pylorus and that of the pancreatic duct about 4 - 5 inches beyond it
  • The jejunum is long and comprises of numerous small loops supported by mesentery
  • The loops are placed at the right aspect of the abdominal cavity, dorsal to the colon caecum
  • The ileum opens into the caecum at ileo colic junction and numerous lymph glands are present at the root
Last modified: Friday, 16 December 2011, 11:43 AM