Colon. The colon, which connects the small intestine to the rectum and anus, absorbs water, nutrients, and salts from the partially digested food it receives from the small intestine. A few times each day, strong muscle contractions move down its length, pushing the waste matter towards the anus.
The Canine Health Information Center, also known as CHIC, is a centralized canine health database sponsored by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). To provide a source of health information for owners, breeders, and scientists, that will assist in breeding healthy dogs.
TIC Defined for English Language Learners. tic. play. noun \Ëtik\. Definition of tic for English Language Learners. : a small repeated movement of a muscle especially in the face that cannot be controlled. : a word or phrase that someone frequently says or an action that someone frequently does without intending to.