Laxative Can Aid With Regularity In Cats Posted on January 14, 2013 by Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell Litter box habits are not the most pleasant discussion topic, but they are an important part of keeping your cat comfortable and happy.
The abdominal (peritoneal) cavity contains many vital organs which can be described as either hollow or solid. Hollow organ injuries â A hollow organ is an organ that contains a lumen, or a hollow space. Hollow organs are usually injured by a penetrating trauma. These injuries usually involve a perforation, or tear, of the organ. When a hollow organ is torn, the contents of that organ can leak into the abdominal cavity, increasing the risk of infection and potentially leading to sepsis. The following are considered hollow organs: esophagus, small intestine, colon (large intestine), stomach. Solid organ injuriesâ The solid organs consist of the remainder of the organs in the abdominal cavity. The following organs are considered solid organs: gall ...
The lungs occupy most of the space in the thoracic cavity. The heart sits between the right and left lung. The lungs are soft and spongy because they are mostly air spaces surrounded by the alveolar cells and elastic connective tissue. Each lung is enclosed by a double-layered serous membrane, called the pleura.The visceral pleuron is firmly attached to the surface of the lung. Visceral pleura is continuous with the parietal pleura that lines the wall of the thorax. The small space between the visceral and parietal pleurae is the pleural cavity.he lungs occupy most of the space in the thoracic cavity. The heart sits between the right and left lung. The lungs are soft and spongy because they are mostly air spaces surrounded by the alveolar cells and elastic connective tissue. Each lung is enclosed by a double-layered serous membrane, called the pleura.