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Acta anatomica1976; 94(2); 299-310;

[Esential comparative, morphological and topographical differences and characteristics of the cecum in man and domestic animals].

Abstract: The caecum in man as a part of the large colon (intestinum crassum) differs morphologically and topographically from the caecum of domestic mammals. The caecum in domestic mammals differs not only from the human caecum but also comparatively morphologically and topographically among the domestic mammals. The appendix vermiformis does not exist in domestic mammals, which represents the main difference between the human caecum and that of domestic mammals. There are certainly some differences in the physiological function of the caecum in man and the caecum in domestic mammals, which are carnivores, omnivores, omnivores and herbivores.
Publication Date: 1976-01-01 PubMed ID: 961349
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The research article is focused on studying and comparing the anatomical and positional differences of the cecum in humans and domestic animals, and how this impacts its physiological function.

Overview

  • The research primarily explores the cecum, a part of the large intestine, in both humans and domestic animals. It aims to understand the differences in form and location between species and how these variations are connected to different dietary habits.

Morphological and Topographical Differences

  • The study outlines that there are significant morphological (size, shape, or structure) and topographical (position or location) differences between the cecum of humans and that of domestic animals.
  • The cecum in animals not only differs from human cecum, but there are also considerable differences among domestic mammals themselves. This is attributed to variances in the evolutionary and adaptive processes of different species.

Existence of Vermiform Appendix

  • The presence or absence of the appendix vermiformis, an organ commonly known as the appendix, is identified as one significant demarcation. The appendix is present in humans but not in domestic animals.
  • However, the impact of this difference on the functionality of the cecum is not expounded upon in the given abstract and would likely be further elaborated upon in the actual research study.

Dietary Influence on Cecum Physiology

  • The research also notes there might be differences in the physiological functions of the cecum in both humans and domestic animals, attributing this to their respective diets.
  • Given that humans and different animals can be carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores, this can directly impact the structure and function of the digestive tract, including the cecum.
  • Detailed implications of these physiological differences are not clarified in the abstract but would be expected to be discussed comprehensively in the full research article.

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APA
Simić V, Ilić A. (1976). [Esential comparative, morphological and topographical differences and characteristics of the cecum in man and domestic animals]. Acta Anat (Basel), 94(2), 299-310.

Publication

ISSN: 0001-5180
NlmUniqueID: 0370272
Country: Switzerland
Language: fre
Volume: 94
Issue: 2
Pages: 299-310

Researcher Affiliations

Simić, V
    Ilić, A

      MeSH Terms

      • Adult
      • Aged
      • Anatomy, Comparative
      • Animals
      • Appendix / anatomy & histology
      • Buffaloes
      • Cats
      • Cattle
      • Cecum / anatomy & histology
      • Colon / anatomy & histology
      • Dogs
      • Goats
      • Horses
      • Humans
      • Male
      • Mammals / anatomy & histology
      • Middle Aged
      • Sheep
      • Swine

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