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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
Spinal cord, to about opposite the hip bones, is another set 
of nerves, one of which goes to supply the rectum, or back 
bowel ; this gives the power of passing mai.ure. Others go 
to the womb and bladder; these assist in urinating by con- 
tracting the bladder. Other nerves pass to the small organs 
situated in the pelvic cavity; some of these nerves pass down 
to the hind legs, supplying them with nervous power. The 
remainder of the nerves of the spinal cord go to supply the 
tail 
Nerves have the appearance of bunches of white thread 
held together by connective tissue. 
