Internal Anatomy
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Understanding Pet Internal Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide
1. Introduction to Internal Anatomy
Exploring the internal anatomy of animals, from the head to the tail.
2. Head and Brain
The Brain: A vital but mysterious organ, hidden away in the head, guiding countless bodily functions.
Challenges: Unlike other organs, we cannot hear, touch, or see the brain directly.
3. Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord: Extending from the brain to the tail, protected by vertebrae.
4. Chest and Abdomen Examination
Diagnostic Approach: Veterinarians examine internal organs by listening to the chest and palpating the abdomen.
5. Chest Organs
The Heart: Located between ribs three and six, on the side where the elbow meets the body wall.
The Lungs: Positioned on both sides, extending throughout the chest cavity.
6. Abdominal Organs
The Stomach: Found high up within the abdominal cavity, often just inside the ribcage.
The Liver: Located in the same region as the stomach, with varying numbers of lobes depending on the species.
The Kidneys: Situated higher up on each side of the abdomen, with the right kidney slightly forward.
The Intestines: Transitioning from the small intestine to the large intestine, with the presence of a cecum in some species.
The Bladder: Palpable when full but usually not when empty.
The Prostate Gland: Present in male animals and may or may not be palpable depending on the species and health status.
The Colon: The end of the large intestine.
The Rectum: Marks the end of the digestive tract.
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