abomasum
fourth stomach
The fourth stomach of ruminating animals, which is an elongated pear-shaped sac lying on the floor of the abdomen, on the right-hand side, and roughly between the seventh and twelfth ribs. It leads to the beginning of the small intestine. (Adapted From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 17th ed).
| Tipo | Bone |
| Estructura principal | stomach glandular region |
| Nombre latino | fourth stomach |
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What is the abomasum?
The fourth stomach of ruminating animals, which is an elongated pear-shaped sac lying on the floor of the abdomen, on the right-hand side, and roughly between the seventh and twelfth ribs. It leads to the beginning of the small intestine. (Adapted From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 17th ed).
What is the Latin name for the abomasum?
The Latin name for the abomasum is fourth stomach.
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