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normal position, could you now find these same fibers in 

 the abdomen! Consult Figs. 158 and 162. Perform a 

 similar dissection on the right side. Could you find these 



Fig. 162. Dissection to show the abdominal viscera (dog). /, intestine; O, omen- 

 turn; D, duodenum; P, pancreas; Sp, spleen; Li', liver; S, stomach; RK, right kidney; 

 LK, left kidney; LO, left ovary; RO, right ovary; RU , right ureter; LU, left ureter; 

 RH . right uterine horn; LH , left uterine horn; U, uterus; R, rectum; B, bladder (pulled 

 outward and downward). 



fibers and stimulate them electrically in a living animal? 

 On which side are the fibers easier to reach? "What are the 

 functions of the splanchnic nerves? Consult Fig. 318 to 

 determine the general distribution of the visceral nerve. 



