Gross Anatomical and Topographical Studies of the Small Intestine of the Camel (Camelus dromedarius

Abstract

Morphological studies were carried out on six small intestine of the one humped camel. The measurements of the long axis of the body and the length of each segment of the small intestine were carried in five she-camels by a measuring tape. Topographical study of the small intestine was made in one adult healthy dromedary fixed by perfusion with 10% formalin. While the long axis of the body measured 2.87 m, the small intestine measured 10.97± 0.66 m only. It was observed that the major part of the small intestine was situated in the right side of the abdomen. This study has designated a palpable bony structure to each part of the small intestine and hence the position of all segments can easily be determined.