Jejunum vs Ileum Flashcards
1
Q
Jejunum/Ileum length
A
J: 8-10 ft
I: 10-12 ft
2
Q
Jejunum/Ileum arcades
A
J: simple
I: complex
3
Q
Jejunum/Ileum vasa recta
A
J long
I: short
4
Q
Jejunum/Ileum overall blood supply
A
J: more vascular
I: less vascular
5
Q
Jejunum/Ileum diameter
A
J: greater diameter, thicker
I: small diameter, thinner wall
6
Q
Jejunum/Ileum plicae circularis
A
J: more plicae circularis (surface area)
I: fewer plicae circularis ) (surface area)