Clinical Anatomy of the European Hamster 
Figure 5-41: Isolated gut demonstrating curled jejun- 
al loops. Broad mesojejunum allows certain change in 
position of this segment of intestine. 
Figure 5-43: Histology of mucosal coat 
of colon. In this part of intestine, epithelial 
layer is thrown into distinct folds but does 
not form villi. Note abundant goblet cells 
(H&E.X45). 
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Figure 5-42: Histology of mucosal coat 
of jejunum; mucous membrane in this 
part of intestine forms tall villi. (H & E, 
Figure 5-44: Radiogram of colon />? vivo, ventral view; 
exposure taken with animal in hanging position; double 
contrast with Mikropaque and air. Note beginning of 
fecal formation. 
