SI Ana, Histo, Physio Flashcards
Small intestine is a tubular structure that extends from what to what
pylorus to cecum
Small intestine measurement in cm
4 - 6 cm
3 segments of small intestine
DJI
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Most proximal segment of SI
Duodenum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Proximal 40% of the jejunoileal segment
Jejunum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Distal 60% of the jejunoileal segment
Ileum
Duodenum demarcated from the stomach by
pylorus
Duodenum demarcated from jejunum by
Ligament of Treitz
Ileum demarcated from the cecum by
ileocecal valve
Intraperitoneal or Retroperitoneal
1st part of duodenum
Intraperitoneal
Intraperitoneal or Retroperitoneal
2nd, 3rd, 4th part of duodenum
Retroperitoneal
Intraperitoneal or Retroperitoneal
Jejunum
Intraperitoneal
Intraperitoneal or Retroperitoneal
Ileum
Intraperitoneal
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Curves in a C shape around the head of the pancreas
Duodenum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Larger circumference; thicker walls
Jejunum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Smaller circumference; thin walls
Ileum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Has 4 parts
Duodenum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Located in the left upper
Jejunum
DUODENUM JEJUNUM ILEUM
Located in the right lower
Ileum
2nd portion of duodenum
Ampulla of Vater; Sphincter of Oddi
4th portion of duodenum
Ligament of Treitz
JEJUNUM ILEUM
More prominent plicae circularis
Jejunum