Identify the recumbency positions used during horse and cow necropsy, and explain why these
positions are used.
Horses are placed in right lateral recumbency. Right lateral recumbency provides better
access to the stomach and large colon. Cattle are placed in left lateral recumbency. Placing
the left side down prevents the rumen from obscuring other abdominal structures.
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