EXPLANATION OF PLATE XIII. 



STOMACH OF A RUMINANT. 



Plate XIII. illustrates the divisions and openings in the 

 stomach of a Ruminant — animals which possess the singular 

 power of remasticating their food. The same part is known 

 by two or more different names : 



1. The Gullet or (Esophagus. 



2. The Rumen, Paunch or First Stomach. 



3. The Reticulum, Honey Comb, King's-hood or Second Stomach. 



4. The Omasum, Many-plies, or Third Stomach. 



5. The Abomasum, Rennet, True or Fourth Stomach. 



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