Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Review of large intestinal motility and mechanisms of impaction in the horse.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1986
- Authors:
- Sellers, A F & Lowe, J E
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
The large intestine has distinct motility patterns which include non-rhythmic haustral kneading of ingesta and stronger rhythmic retropulsive and propulsive contractions which move ingesta along the tract. A variable site electrical pacemaker exists at the pelvic flexure where the strong rhythmic contractions begin. The large intestine can contract adequately with only the intrinsic nerve supply intact. Neurotransmitters have profound effects on large intestinal activity.
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