Anatomy of the rabbit cecum
- 1 January 1979
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Brain Structure and Function
- Vol. 155 (1) , 57-80
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00315731
Abstract
The anatomy of the rabbit cecum was investigated using macroscopic dissections, vascular injections, dried total specimens, light microscopy, and scanning and electron microscopy. The morphology of the three portions of the cecum (ampulla coli, corpus ceci and appendix vermiformis) is described. For comparison, the proximal colon, ileum and sacculus rotundus were also investigated. The thickness of the different layers of the intestinal wall of each area was measured. The arterial supply and mesenteries of the cecum were also studied. The rabbit cecum represents structurally a highly developed organ.Keywords
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