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ruminant esophageal groove
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A muscular structure at the lower end of the esophagus that, when closed, forms a tube allowing milk to go directly into the abomasum. (This prevents milk from being fermented or soured by the ruminal microorganisms). [ http://www.extension.org/pages/16468/esophageal-groove ]
Term info
Label
ruminant esophageal groove
Synonyms
- ruminant reticular groove
comment
The formation of the esophageal groove is controlled by neural stimulation from suckling and milk proteins. This means milk, colostrum, and milk replacer bypass the rumen, while water enters it
has broad synonym
reticular groove, esophageal groove
has obo namespace
uberon
id
UBERON:0010229
Term relations
Subclass of:
- surface groove
- anatomical conduit
- channels_into some abomasum
- develops_from some ruminant reticulum
- channels_from some esophagus
- existence ends during some post-juvenile adult stage
- channel for some milk