30 Questions
Which laryngeal cartilage resembles a leaf with a small stalk and a large blade?
Median epiglottic cartilage
In which species is the epiglottis described as more rounded?
Pig
Which laryngeal cartilage is the largest, single, and open dorsally?
Thyroid cartilage
What does the caudal process of the thyroid cartilage articulate with?
Cricoid cartilage
In which species is the rostral process of the thyroid cartilage separated from the plate by a notch?
Horse
What is found in the floor covered by soft tissue in horses regarding the thyroid cartilage?
Caudal notch
Where does the septum meet the hard palate in horses?
Along the whole length
What is found in the rostral part of the nasal cavity?
Vestibule
Where are the meatuses found in the nasal cavity?
Between the nasal conchae
Where is the nasal puncta of the nasolacrimal duct located in horses?
On the ventral floor of the vestibule
How do other species differ from horses in terms of septum and hard palate meeting?
Each nasal cavity communicates with a shared opening
What is characteristic of the ethmoturbinate in the nasal cavity?
Delicate bony scrolls covered by mucous membrane
Which stomach compartment is larger than the reticulum in ox?
Omasum
What covers the thin muscular sheet called omasal laminae?
Short papillae
What is the lining of the abomasum primarily made up of?
Gastric glands
Which stomach compartment can be divided into fundus, body, and pylorus?
Abomasum
What is present between the omasal laminae?
Interlaminar recesses
In which stomach compartment is the pyloric sphincter not very well developed in ruminants?
Abomasum
Which part of the horse's colon is marked by 2 bands?
Transverse colon
What are the inflections of the rumen walls called that divide the rumen into several portions?
Pillars of rumen
How many bands are present in the right dorsal colon of the horse?
3
Which part of the horse's colon is referred to as ampulla coli due to being the shortest and widest?
Right dorsal colon
What is the main function of the ruminal papillae in the non-glandular mucosa of the rumen?
To increase surface area for absorption
Which compartment of the ruminal stomach is located between the diaphragm and the rumen?
Reticulum
In the horse's colon, which part has a spiral arrangement and is the longest?
Ascending colon
How many bands are present in the descending colon of the horse?
2
What is the function of the reticulo-omasal opening?
Allows passage from reticulum to omasum
What is the shape of the omasum organ located in relation to the median plane?
Round
Which part of the horse's colon suspends by a long mesentery with higher fat content compared to the jejunum?
Descending colon
What forms permanent crest in the non-glandular mucosa of the reticulum?
Ridges
Explore the differences in nasal cavity structures between horses and other species like cows. Learn how the septum meets the hard palate in horses and how it differs from other animals. Discover the various parts of the nasal cavity and their functions.
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