large intestines Flashcards
1
Q
cecum
A
joins with the ileum in horses, ruminants, and pigs
some fermenation occurs here (more for non-ruminant herbivores)
primary job is breakdown of fibrous materials and water absorption
2
Q
colon
A
part of large intestines that connects cecum to rectum
3
Q
rectum
A
storage of feces
4
Q
anus
A
end of digestive tract, has a sphincter muscle
