. Clinical diagnostics of the internal diseases of domestic animals. Veterinary medicine; Diagnosis, Veterinary; Veterinary medicine. GENERAL PART OF EXAMINATION. 59 -=9 4. Examination of the Conjunctiva. The examination of the conjunctiva serves to determine the quantity and condition of the circulating blood. Method. Avoid all rough and hasty manipulations. Before grasping the eyelid gain the animal's confidence by arranging the foretop and gently stroking the forehead. The right eyelid should be lifted with the fingers of the left hand, the left one with those of the right hand. By means of
. Clinical diagnostics of the internal diseases of domestic animals. Veterinary medicine; Diagnosis, Veterinary; Veterinary medicine. GENERAL PART OF EXAMINATION. 59 -=9 4. Examination of the Conjunctiva. The examination of the conjunctiva serves to determine the quantity and condition of the circulating blood. Method. Avoid all rough and hasty manipulations. Before grasping the eyelid gain the animal's confidence by arranging the foretop and gently stroking the forehead. The right eyelid should be lifted with the fingers of the left hand, the left one with those of the right hand. By means of the thumb the upper eyelid is raised, the index finger then replaces the thumb, and by gently pressing the everted lid inwardly, the mucous membrane of the upper eyelid and the membrana nictitans become visible. The thumb, which is now free, draws the lower lid downward. The other three fingers may be rested against the zygomatic arch, steadying .the hand. (See figure 16).. Fig-. 16. In the ox a good view of the scleral conjunctiva may be ob- tained by simply taking hold of a horn and the nose, and drawing the head to one side. If we wish to arrive at the condition of the blood from an examination of the mucous membrane of the eve, that. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Malkmus, Bernhard, 1859-1925. Chicago, A. Eger
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