CHAPTER VII. 



THE ABDOMINAL VISCERA, SALIVARY GLANDS, MOUTH, NECK AND 



THORAX. 



LIST OF INSTRUMENTS AND MATERIAL — STOMACH — LIVER — PANCREAS — SMALL INTES- 

 TINE — LARGE INTESTINE— URINARY ORGANS — SALIVARY GLANDS — MOUTH — NECK — 

 THORAX — TRACHEA — CESOPHAGUS— THYMUS — DIAPHRAGM. 



ABDOMINAL VISCEEA. 



There is first given a general consideration of tlie parts, to enable 

 the stndent to recognize them. Tliis is followed by a more detailed 

 description. 



§ 706. It is advisable to employ at least two specimens for the 

 abdomen, one for the viscera and the other for the blood vessels. 

 If specimens cannot be obtained readily, the thoracic and abdomi- 

 nal viscera and vessels may be studied upon a single individual. 



Preparation. — Just before tlie explanation of eacli figure there is given the method of 

 preparing the part or organ for that particular figure. The directions for demonstration 

 to be followed by the student are given in the text proper. 



§ 707. Names of Parts in Order of Examination. — (1) Perito- 

 neum ; (2) Diaphragma, diaphragm ; (3) Hepar, liver, and cholecys- 

 tis or gall bladder ; (4) Stomachus, stomach ; (5) Splen, spleen ; 

 (6) Omentum majus, great omentum ; (7) Intestinum tenue, small 

 intestine; (8) Urocystis, urinary bladder ; (9) Intestinum amplum, 

 large intestine ; (10) Pancreas ; (11) Mesenterium, mesentery ; (12) 

 Ren, kidney ; (13) Uterus (or vas deferens) ; (14) Ovarium, ovary. 



Instruments and Material. — Coarse comb ; 15 per cent, glycerin ; injecting appa- 

 ratus and material (§ 336) ; scalpel ; scissors ; sponge ; thread ; t)wel : tray ; tracer ; 

 water. 



§ 708. Choice of Specimen. — Choose a young adult, lean cat. 

 It may be fasting, but preferably the stomach should contain a 

 moderate amount of solid food. 

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