General terms

Splanchnology in veterinary anatomy is the branch of anatomy that deals with the viscera, or internal organs, especially those within the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities. It includes the study of organ systems using anatomical general terms such as:

• Mucosa; Mucous membrane

• Submucosa

• Muscular layer; Muscular coat

• Fibrous capsule

• Tunica albuginea

• Adventitia

• Subserosa; Subserous layer

• Serosa; Serous coat

• Parenchyma

• Stroma

• Gland

• Mucous gland

• Serous gland

• Seromucous gland