Yes, it is usually about 20 feet, give or take a few.
The small intestines is the longest organ in the alimentary canal.
Interesting enough, the small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine--it's the alimentary canal's longest compartment! It is called 'small' because of its small diameter.
Small intestine
The small intestine.
The intestine is long to maximize the surface area available for absorption, which is the primary function of the large and small intestines.
alimentary canal
Small intestine
Alimentary canal of frog consists of mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, cloacae and a vent.
Alimentary canal of frog consists of mouth, buccal cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, cloacae and a vent.
The alimentary canal runs from the mouth to the anus.
small intestine
small intestine