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The small intestine connects to the colon where a valve regulates the movement of food. The ileocecal valve is named for the ileum and the cecum it connects to. The cecum is a pouch-like section of the large intestine that is the first part of the colon, also called …
The planes of the body are one of the first topics in Anatomy and Physiology. The concept relies on understanding the orientation of the specimen. Sagittal = cuts the body into a left and right side (red) Coronal = cuts the body into a front and back …
The cerebrum and cerebellum of the brain are divided by the transverse fissure. The left and right hemispheres of the brain are divided by the longitudinal fissure. A fissure is a groove or a natural division, and with the brain are divide major regions. Sulci (singular: sulcus) are …
The first two cervical vertebrae are the atlas (C1) and the axis (C2.) The atlas is named for the character from Greek Mythology who supported the globe, though in anatomy, the head is the globe. In fact, the articular facets of the atlas align perfectly with the occipital …
The large intestine has three main sections which can be difficult to identify in the cat. Shown below is the abdominal cavity with most of the small intestine removed and the large intestine positioned in such a way to identify the three sections. The first section after the …
Video shows the major structures: cerebrum, transverse fissure, longitudinal fissure, superior and inferior colliculi, pineal gland, cerebellum.