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  2. Duodenum - Wikipedia

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    The third part, or horizontal part or inferior part of the duodenum is 10~12 cm in length. It begins at the inferior duodenal flexure and passes transversely to the left, passing in front of the inferior vena cava, abdominal aorta and the vertebral column. The superior mesenteric artery and vein are anterior to the third part of the duodenum.

  3. Development of the digestive system - Wikipedia

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    The upper part of the anal canal is derived from endoderm of the hindgut. The lower part (one-third) is derived from ectoderm around the proctodeum. Ectoderm, in the region of the proctodeum on the surface of part of the cloaca, proliferates and invaginates to create the anal pit. Subsequently, degeneration of the cloacal membrane establishes ...

  4. Gastrointestinal wall - Wikipedia

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    The intraperitoneal regions include most of the stomach, first part of the duodenum, all of the small intestine, caecum and appendix, transverse colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. In these sections of the gut there is clear boundary between the gut and the surrounding tissue.

  5. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    The third stage, the intestinal phase, begins in the duodenum. Here, the partially digested food is mixed with a number of enzymes produced by the pancreas. Digestion is helped by the chewing of food carried out by the muscles of mastication , the tongue, and the teeth , and also by the contractions of peristalsis , and segmentation .

  6. Brunner's glands - Wikipedia

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    Duodenal glands are situated within the mucosa and submucosa of the duodenum. They are most abundant near the pylorus, growing shorter and more sparse distally towards the terminal portion of the duodenum. [1] The duodenum can be distinguished from the jejunum and ileum by the presence of Brunner's glands in the submucosa. [citation needed]

  7. Major duodenal papilla - Wikipedia

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    The major duodenal papilla is situated in the second part of the duodenum, 7–10 cm from the pylorus, at the level of the second or third lumbar vertebrae. It is surrounded by the sphincter of Oddi , a circular muscle, and receives a mixture of pancreatic enzymes and bile from the Ampulla of Vater , which drains both the pancreatic duct and ...

  8. Superior mesenteric artery - Wikipedia

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    the third part of the duodenum, a segment of the small intestines (can be compressed by the SMA at this location, leading to superior mesenteric artery syndrome). uncinate process of pancreas - this is a small part of the pancreas that hooks around the SMA. The SMA typically runs to the left of its associated vein, the superior mesenteric vein ...

  9. Gastrointestinal tract - Wikipedia

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    Intraperitoneal parts of the GI tract are covered with serosa. These include most of the stomach, first part of the duodenum, all of the small intestine, caecum and appendix, transverse colon, sigmoid colon and rectum. In these sections of the gut, there is a clear boundary between the gut and the surrounding tissue.