Large Intestine

Question 1

• Short and Unspecialized
• Much more simpler in dogs

Answer 1

Large Intestine

Question 2

• Begins at the ilia papillae and ends with the anus

Answer 2

Large Intestine

Question 3

• No significant function
• First part of the LI ( not true in dogs)
  Ilium communicates with the ascending colon via the cecocolic orifice
• S-shaped ( apex body)
• Exist as a diverticulum of the ascending colon.
• Communicated with the ascending colon via cecocolic orifice.

Answer 3

Cecum

Question 4

Communicated with the ascending colon via ____

Answer 4

cecocolic orifice

Question 5

Exist as a _______________ of the ascending colon.

Answer 5

diverticulum

Question 6

• Divided into
  ascending,
  transverse, and
  descending
• Lies in the dorsal part of the abdominal cavity.
• Held by the mesocolon.
• Right colic flexure
  Left colic flexure
• Where water and vitamins are absorbed
• shaped like a shepherd’s hook or ?

Answer 6

Colon

Question 7

Distal portion of the large intestine.

Answer 7

Rectum

Question 8

• beginning at the pelvic inlet and ending at the anal canal
• Internal (involuntary) and external (voluntary) anal sphincter
  Anal sac
  anus

Answer 8

Anal canal