Ruminant and Porcine Neck - Applied Anatomy

Question 1

What is the external jugular vein used for in large animals?

Answer 1

commonly used for IV injections in large animals

Question 2

Are the superficial lymph nodes palpable on examination?

Answer 2

YES in all species

Question 3

Describe the first flexion of the esophagus

Answer 3

junction between the pharynx and esophagus

Question 4

Describe the second flexion of the esophagus

Answer 4

at the thoracic inlet

Question 5

Describe the third flexion of the esophagus

Answer 5

over the base of the heart at the tracheal bifurcation

Question 6

Describe the fourth flexion of the esophagus

Answer 6

esophageal inlet

Question 7

Name the common sites of esophageal obstruction in the ox

Answer 7

first flexion, second flexion and fourth flexion

Question 8

What is the relevance of the esophageal flexures when placing a stomach tube?

Answer 8

used to confirm the position of the stomach tube