Omasum
Omasum
Omasum (pronunciation: /oʊˈmeɪsəm/), also known as the manyplies, is the third compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals. It is derived from the Latin word 'omasum' which means 'tripas' or 'entrails'.
Etymology
The term 'Omasum' is derived from the Latin word 'omasum', which means 'tripas' or 'entrails'. The term is used to describe the third compartment of the stomach in ruminant animals, which is characterized by numerous small folds.
Function
The Omasum functions in the absorption of water, minerals, and other nutrients. It also helps in the grinding down of food particles, which aids in the digestion process.
Related Terms
- Ruminant: A type of animal that digests food in two steps, first by eating the raw material and regurgitating a semi-digested form known as cud, then eating the cud.
- Abomasum: The fourth and final stomach compartment in ruminants. It functions similarly to a human stomach.
- Rumen: The first stomach compartment in ruminants. It serves as the primary site for microbial fermentation of ingested feed.
- Reticulum: The second stomach compartment in ruminants. It works with the rumen to further digest food through microbial activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Omasum
- Wikipedia's article - Omasum
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