Equine Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Exam Flashcards
what is colic?
a general term for abdominal pain.
they will have changes in posture and abdominal distention at the right or left flank altering abdominal counter.
where does the esophagus run? is it palpable?
travels down the left side of the neck. it is generally not palpable.
What can you auscultate on the left side of the abdomen?
start at the paralumbar fossa. listen for 1-2 min. move ventrally and continue.
large intestines: produce waxing and waning sounds that are deep and rumbling
small intestines: fluid, flowing and splashing
sounds you hear on the left body wall is most likely produced by what?
the small intestines
what structures lay in the left body wall? starting from the paralumbar fossa and progressing ventrally
descending colon, jejunum, left dorsal colon, and left ventral colon
stomach and spleen are also here but more cranial, under ribs
What can you auscultate on the right side of the abdomen?
begin in the dorsal paralumbar fossa and progress ventrally
you will hear ileocecal valve sounds. sounds like a toilet flushing sound, 2-3 times per minute.
what structures lay in the right body wall? starting from the paralumbar fossa and progressing ventrally
cecum, right ventral colon, right dorsal colon
right dorsal colon, right ventral colon, cecum
what is the flow of ingesta from mouth to anus?
esophagus, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ilium, cecum, right ventral colon, sternal flexure, left ventral colon, pelvic flexure, left dorsal colon, diaphragmatic flexure, right dorsal colon, transverse colon, descending colon.
how many mammary glands do mares have
?
mares udder have 2 mammary glands. each gland has one teat and each teat has 2 orifces.
what does a normal vulva look like for a female?
upright with lips completely closed
what does a normal penis and prepuce look like?
requires sedation
prepuce is a double invagination of skin and mucous membrane that covers the distal portion of the non erect penis.
