LESSON PART 3 (SMALL AND LARGE INTESTINES) Flashcards
The body’s major digestive organ
Small Intestine
length of the small intestine?
2-4m
where does the small intestine extend to? and will end to?
polyric sphincter to the ileocecal valve
It is the longest section of the alimentary tube, with an average
length of 2 to 4 m, wrapped around a living person.
small intestines
encircles and frames small intestine in the
abdominal cavity.
large intestines
encircles and frames small intestine in the
abdominal cavity.
large intestines
encircles and frames small intestine in the
abdominal cavity.
large intestines
what are the three subdivisions of the small intestines?
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
contribute 40% of the length of the small intestine
jejunum
what is the meaning of the “Duodenum”
12 finges-widths long
how many percent contribution does the duodenum contribute?
5%
contribute 60% of the length of the small intestine
ileum
how many percent contribution does the jejunum have?
40%
contribute 5% of the length of the small intestine
duodenum
how many percent does the ileum contribute to the small intestine? duodenum? jujenum
60%, 5%, 40%
it has the latin meaning of the word MT
jejunum
it has the latin meaning of the word MT
jejunum
what is the meaning of ileum?
twisted intestine
it is where the small intestine and large intestine meet?
ileocecal valve
at what subdivision of the small intestine does the small and large intestine meet? what is its name?
Ileum region, ileocecal valve
what helps the small intestine to not be overwhelmed with food?
pyloric sphincter
is the shortest subdivision of the small intestine.
C-Shaped duodenum
is formed by the liver, also enters the duodenum or the bile duct in the same area.
bile
at what subdivision does the bile enter?
duodenum
at what subdivision does the bile enter?
duodenum
at what subdivision does the bile enter?
duodenum
at what subdivision does the bile enter?
duodenum