Normal Rumen Tissues
| The rumen is the largest compartment and contains a large fiber mat. It is where most of the absorption takes place. The inner surface of the rumen is like a "shag carpet". These are the papillae that are needed for absorption. You will notice small folds in the surface, but these are not as large as those found in the abomasum. The rumen also contains thick areas of tissue called pillars (the photo in the second row to the left depicts one of these pillars). These are needed to help keep the shape of the rumen. | |
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Abomasum
Omasum
Reticulum
Rumen