Gastrointestinal Anatomy

Question 1

GIT

Answer 1

gastro-intestinal tract.

Other terms commonly used: digestive tract, alimentary canal, gut.

Question 2

Upper GIT

Answer 2

Aero-Digestive Pathway
First Part of Digestive Pathway
From Mouth to first two parts of the duodenum

Question 3

Lower GIT

Answer 3

Remaining Digestive Pathway

From second two parts of duodenum to the anus

Question 4

Aero-Digestive Pathway

Answer 4

Mouth, Pharynx (throat)

Question 5

Foregut

Answer 5

Part of the Digestive Pathway.

Esophagus to first two parts of the duodenum

Question 6

Midgut

Answer 6

Part of the Digestive Pathway.

Last two parts of duodenum, small intestines, ascending colon, and first 2/3 of transverse colon.

Question 7

Hindgut

Answer 7

Part of the Digestive Pathway.

Last 1/3 of transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and anus.

Question 8

GIT-Accessory Organs

Answer 8

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas. These glands secrete products into the lumen of the duodenum to enhance digestion.