Nov 6, 2025 · Anatomically, the small bowel can be divided into three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. In this article, we shall examine the anatomy of the small intestine – its …

Nov 3, 2023 · The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system. It extends from the stomach (pylorus) to the large intestine (cecum) and consists of three parts: duodenum, …

Histology of the small intestine - duodenum (with Brunner's glands), jejunum, and ileum (with Peyer's patches).

Drawing of the small intestine showing the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Also shown are the stomach, appendix, large intestine, and rectum. The small intestine is a long tube-like organ …

Small intestine: An illustration of the small intestine with the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum labeled. The average length of the small intestine in an adult human male is 6.9 m (22 feet, 6 …

Drawing of the digestive system with sections labeled: mouth, esophagus; stomach; small intestine, including the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum; large intestine (colon); rectum; and anus.

Dec 31, 2024 · The small intestine is divided into three segments: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, each specialized for different aspects of digestion and nutrient uptake. Its inner surface …

The histology of the jejunum and ileum is essentially the same as the duodenum, but with a few subtle differences. The jejunum is the middle of the three parts of the small intestine between …

Dec 5, 2025 · The duodenum begins to absorb nutrients from the food passing through its lumen. Food next passes into the jejunum, a longer region of intestine where the bulk of the …

Explore the human digestive system with a detailed diagram and labels for each part. Learn how food travels through the body and the functions of key organs.