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Diagram of the abdominal part of the alimentary canal (digestive system). Labels: C, the cardiac, and P, the pyloric end of the stomach; D, the duodenum; J, I, the convolutions of the small intestine; CC, the caecum with the vermiform appendix; AC, ascending, TC, transverse, and DC, descending colon; R, the rectum.

Alimentary Canal

Diagram of the abdominal part of the alimentary canal (digestive system). Labels: C, the cardiac, and…

"<em>A</em>, a portion of the colon laid open to show the valve between the large and small intestine; <em>B</em>, the caecum." &mdash; Blaisedell, 1904

Vermiform appendix

"A, a portion of the colon laid open to show the valve between the large and small intestine;…

Caecum showing ileocaecal valve. The caecum bas been distended with air and dried, and a portion of its anterior wall has been removed.

Caecum

Caecum showing ileocaecal valve. The caecum bas been distended with air and dried, and a portion of…

The blood supply of the caecum and vermiform appendix. The illustration to the left gives a front view, in that to the right the caecum is viewed from behind. In the latter the artery of the appendix, and the three taenia coli springing from the base of the appendix, should be specially noted.

Blood Supply of Caecum and Appendix

The blood supply of the caecum and vermiform appendix. The illustration to the left gives a front view,…

Course of the lymphatics of the caecum, appendix, and colon.

Lymphatics of the Caecum and Appendix

Course of the lymphatics of the caecum, appendix, and colon.

Caecum and colon of a dog-inflated. Labels: a, ileum; b, caecum; c, colon.

Caecum and Colon of a Dog

Caecum and colon of a dog-inflated. Labels: a, ileum; b, caecum; c, colon.

Caecum and colon of a hog-inflated. Labels: a, ileum; b, caecum; c, colon; d, rectum.

Caecum and Colon of a Hog

Caecum and colon of a hog-inflated. Labels: a, ileum; b, caecum; c, colon; d, rectum.

Caecum and great colon of a horse. Labels: a, caecum; b, c, its muscular bands; d, termination of the ileum; e, first; e', second; f, third; f', fourth division of colon; g, pelvic flexure; h, origin of floating colon. The arrows indicate the course of the food through the colon.

Caecum and Colon of Horse

Caecum and great colon of a horse. Labels: a, caecum; b, c, its muscular bands; d, termination of the…

Caecum and origin of colon of an ox- inflated. Labels: a, terminal portion of the ileum; b, caecum; c, origin of colon.

Caecum of an Ox

Caecum and origin of colon of an ox- inflated. Labels: a, terminal portion of the ileum; b, caecum;…

Caecum, showing its appendix, entrance of ileum, and ileo-caecal valve. The caecum is a large blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine. Labels: 1, caecum; 2, commencement of colon; 3, entrance of ileum into the large intestine; 4, ileo-caecal valve; 6, aperture of vermiform appendix; 7, vermiform appendix.

Caecum of the Large Intestine

Caecum, showing its appendix, entrance of ileum, and ileo-caecal valve. The caecum is a large blind…

Intestinal tract of <em>Canis vulpes</em>. S, cut end of duodenum; C, caecum; R, cut end of rectum.

Intestinal Tract from Canis Vulpes

Intestinal tract of Canis vulpes. S, cut end of duodenum; C, caecum; R, cut end of rectum.

S, cut end of duodenum; R, cut end of rectum; C, vermiform appendix of caecum; X1, X2, X3, cut ends of factors of the portal vein.

Intestinal Tract of a Gorilla

S, cut end of duodenum; R, cut end of rectum; C, vermiform appendix of caecum; X1, X2, X3, cut ends…

The ileo-caecal valve, where the small intestine joins the large. Labels: a, ileum; b, ascending colon; c, caecum; d, junction of the caecum and colon; e and f, loose folds of the mucous membrane, forming the ileo-caecal valve; g, vermiform appendage.

Ileo-caecal valve

The ileo-caecal valve, where the small intestine joins the large. Labels: a, ileum; b, ascending colon;…

Diagrammatic Section through the junction of the ileum with caecum, to show the formation of the ileocaecal valve.

Formation of Ileo-caecal Valve

Diagrammatic Section through the junction of the ileum with caecum, to show the formation of the ileocaecal…

S, cut end of duodenum; R, cut end of rectum; C, caecum; C2, accessory caecum; C.L., colic loop of hind-gut.

Intestinal Tract of Macropus Bennetti

S, cut end of duodenum; R, cut end of rectum; C, caecum; C2, accessory caecum; C.L., colic loop of hind-gut.