Digestive System - Esophagus and Stomach

Reticulum in the Forestomch of a Cow

This is a mucosal fold of the reticulum. At the tip of the fold is the muscularis mucosae in the form of bundles of smooth muscles. This is a characteristic feature of the reticulum. Contractions of these fibers have a “draw-string” effect on the honeycomb like cells. Surgical no. 99-195700. 2966-055. PK0310. H&E. Original mag. 10x. Reticulum. Forestomach. Digestive System. Cow.