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Month: August 2016

Revised: Laryngeal Hemiplegia

Posted onAugust 29, 2016September 13, 2016

What is the larynx? The larynx is a structure that divides the trachea (windpipe) and the esophagus (tube leading to the stomach.  The larynx consists of muscles and small cartilaginous structures (The larynx is important during breathing, vocalizing (neighing), and Read More …

Dorsal Displacement of the Soft Palate

Posted onAugust 26, 2016

What does the epiglottis do in the unaffected horse when eating and swallowing? When the horse is not swallowing, the muscles in the esophagus (tube leading to the stomach) contract and move the epiglottis up.  This action allows air to Read More …

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