The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, ...

From the surgical services of the Massachusetts General Hospital. † Assistant in surgery, Harvard Medical School; assistant in surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital. ‡ Assistant in surgery ...

More than 90% of methane emissions in ruminants occur in the rumen, while the hindgut, especially the cecum, is known for its low methane production, though its microbial processes remain largely ...