Topographical anatomy of the intestines during in utero physiological herniation: Rotation of the Intestine and Colonmalrotationcolonphysiological herniationrepackaginghuman embryosBecause most malrotations of the small intestine are thought to occur during repackaging, the location of the intestine should vary...
Anatomy of the Throat, Esophagus & Stomach 6:32 6:52 Next Lesson Anatomy of the Intestines, Pancreas, Gallbladder & Anus Ch 25. The Urinary & Endocrine Systems Ch 26. The Brain & Nervous System Ch 27. The Muscular System Ch 28. The Skeletal System & Connective... Ch 29. Sight,...
After entering the stomach of the cockroach, food is broken down by enzymes present within the gastric caecea and in the middle of the intestines is the mid-gut, which is responsible for nutrient absorption. Spiracles are visible on the sides of the cockroach's body; these are used for ...
The large intestines constitute the last portion of the digestive system. It consists of the cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, and anal canal.
The caecum and all parts of the colon are readily distinguishable from the small intestine by the presence on their outer surface of three longitudinal bands of muscle termed taeniae coli (Figure 1, Figure 2). Each of these bands is approximately 1.5 cm wide, and represents a condensation of...
Serves as a protective conduit for the neurovasculature supplying organs suspended within the cavity (e.g., protects arteries running from the aorta to the intestines) Development The peritoneum develops from the mesoderm of the trilaminar embryo : The lateral plate mesoderm splits to form 2 layer...
mesentery of the colon the mouth •oral cavity •oral fissure to fauces •cheeks and lips •palate Cheeks and lips -Labial frenulum (median fold attaching lip to gum) -Vestibule (space just inside lips and cheeks) Palate •hard (bony) ...
Omental tenia: This tenia is located along the anterior surface of the sigmoid colon. It is connected to the greater omentum, a large fold of peritoneum that drapes over the intestines. The omental tenia plays a role in the motility of the colon and assists with segmentation by creating the...
functional units of the liver; large blood supply; collection tube for bile hepatocytes cells of the liver falciform ligament a ligament that attaches part of the liver to the diaphragm and the abdominal wall Hepatic portal vein A vein connecting the capillary bed of the intestines with the capil...
What is the other name for large intestines? The large intestine is often referred to as the colon. Specifically, the colon is a portion of the large intestine that makes up the majority of the organ. However, it is not uncommon to hear the entire large intestines referred to as the colo...