Colon of the rat. An anatomic, histologic and radiographic investigation.
The anatomy and radiologic appearance of the colon in rats are described on the basis of 300 animals treated with carcinogenic agents and 40 normal rats. The macroscopic and microscopic appearance of the mucosa varies in the different parts of the colon. Lymphoid plaques are normal structures. The results justify a new anatomic nomenclature.
D000818:Animals; D002432:Cecum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003106:Colon / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011859:Radiography; D051381:Rats / Q000033:anatomy & histology*