Title: Small intestine: Anatomy, location and function | Kenhub
Headings: Small intestine
Small intestine: want to learn more about it?
Small intestine
Contents
Anatomy
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
Histology
Function
Blood vessels
Innervation
Clinical relations
Duodenal ulcer
Small intestine: want to learn more about it?

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Small intestine
Author: Jana Vasković • Reviewer: Alexandra Osika
Last reviewed: May 18, 2021
Reading time: 9 minutes
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, jejunum and ileum. The main functions of the small intestine are to complete digestion of food and to absorb nutrients.