Feline Anatomy and Physiology Concepts

This video tutorial guides viewers through the dissection of a cat, focusing on identifying and understanding the internal organs. It begins with instructions on making the initial incision to open the abdominal cavity. The tutorial then explores the greater omentum, liver, gallbladder, stomach, and intestines, highlighting differences between cats and humans. The small intestine, including the duodenum and ileocecal junction, is examined, followed by a look at the colon's structure. The thoracic cavity is then explored, revealing the heart, lungs, trachea, and esophagus. The video concludes with a review of the key structures discussed.

What tool is recommended for making the initial incision in the cat?

• Tweezers

• Bone cutter

• Scalpel

• Forceps

What is the greater omentum compared to in the video?

• A net

• A blanket

• A curtain

• An apron

Which organ is described as having more lobes in cats than in humans?

• Kidney

• Heart

• Liver

• Pancreas

Where does the small intestine begin?

• At the end of the esophagus

• At the beginning of the liver

• At the beginning of the colon

• At the end of the stomach

What is the first curve of the small intestine called?

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Duodenum

• Cecum

What is the function of the ileocecal junction?

• To separate the pancreas from the spleen

• To connect the liver to the gallbladder

• To connect the stomach to the small intestine

• To prevent chyme from moving to the colon prematurely

How is the cat's colon different from a human's?

• It has more lobes

• It is shorter and not retroperitoneal

• It is retroperitoneal

• It is longer

Where is the spleen located in relation to the stomach?

• Below the stomach

• On the left side

• On the right side

• Above the stomach

What protects the trachea from collapsing?

• Muscle tissue

• Hyaline cartilage

• Bone structure

• Fat layers

Which organ is covered by the pericardial sac?

• Liver

• Lungs

• Heart

• Kidneys