Title: Small Intestine - Function, Anatomy, Location, Length and Diagram
Headings: Small Intestine
Small Intestine
Small Intestine Definition
Where is the Small Intestine located?
Small Intestine Location and Anatomy
Parts of the Small Intestine
How long is the small intestine?
Structure of the Small Intestine
Structure of Duodenum
Structure of the jejunum
Structure of the ileum
Small Intestine Histology
Mucosa layer
Submucosa layer
Muscularis Externa
Serosa layer
Small Intestine Functions
Role in Digestion
Role in Absorption
Immunological Role
Innervations of the Small Intestine
Small Intestine Pictures
Clinical Significance of Small Intestine
Physical obstructive disorders
Infectious diseases
Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Neoplastic disorders
Genetic disorders
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Content: The ‘small’ term is added because it is shorter in diameter as compared to the large intestine. Where is the Small Intestine located? The small intestine sits in the lower abdominal region. The tubular structure starts from the pylorus sphincter of the stomach. It then coils around itself and leads to the opening of the large intestine, caecum. It covers most part of the middle and the lower section of the abdomen. Small Intestine Location and Anatomy
At the junction point, there is a small pouch-like structure called the vermiform appendix. This is a vestigial organ in human beings and hence it is functionless. Parts of the Small Intestine
The small intestine is divided into three major parts, each characterized by its function and length. The parts of the small intestine are: