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There are 3 parts to the small intestine: the duodenum, jejunum and ilium(in that order after the stomach). The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines. It is relatively short (12 inches) and starts at the pyloric sphincter of the stomach, and connects it to the jejunum.

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What part of the stomach is under the navel?

the stomach is superior (above) the navel behind the navel would be the jejunum section of the small intestine.


Has regions called the cardia fundus body and pylorus?

Yes, the stomach has regions known as the cardia (where the esophagus joins the stomach), fundus (upper part of the stomach), body (main central part of the stomach), and pylorus (lower part that connects to the small intestine). Each of these regions serves specific functions in the digestion process.


What body parts are on left side of abdomen?

Organs on the left side of the abdomen include the stomach, spleen, left kidney, and part of the colon (descending colon). Additionally, the pancreas and part of the small intestine (jejunum) can also be found on the left side of the abdomen.


What is the small tube that connects from the duodenum?

The small tube that connects from the duodenum is called the jejunum, which is part of the small intestine. The jejunum follows the duodenum and is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from digested food. It plays a crucial role in the digestive process, facilitating the passage of chyme and allowing for further digestion and nutrient absorption before the contents move into the ileum.


What connects the stomach and the large intestines?

The valve between the small and large intestines is the ileocecal valve. The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle and its function is to allow the passage of digested food from the small intestine into the large intestine, as well as preventing the reflux of the contents of the large intestine back into the ileum (the last part of the small intestine).

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What part of the stomach is under the navel?

the stomach is superior (above) the navel behind the navel would be the jejunum section of the small intestine.


Has regions called the cardia fundus body and pylorus?

Yes, the stomach has regions known as the cardia (where the esophagus joins the stomach), fundus (upper part of the stomach), body (main central part of the stomach), and pylorus (lower part that connects to the small intestine). Each of these regions serves specific functions in the digestion process.


What part of the small intestine connects to the stomach mostly for chemical digestion takes place?

The duodenum is the part of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. The food moves through the pylorus from the stomach to the small intestine.


Where do most of the digestive process occur in the small intestine?

Most of the digestive process occurs in the duodenum and jejunum of the small intestine. This is where food mixes with digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile to break down nutrients into forms that can be absorbed by the body.


What part of the small intestine is the duodenum?

The duodenum is in the digestive tract, and it forms the upper part of the small intestine. It connects the stomach to the jejunum, the middle part of the small intestine. A link can be found below.


What is the body cavity of jejunum?

It is the second part of the small intestine and it is found in the abdominal cavity.


What part of the body does the soficus belong too?

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. Its primary function is to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach for digestion.


What is a deodenum?

The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines of most higher vertebrates. It is located just past the stomach and leads into the jejunum.


Is the volumes of the stomach and duodenum the same?

No. The duodenum is part of the small intestine and connects the small intestine to the stomach.


What body parts are on left side of abdomen?

Organs on the left side of the abdomen include the stomach, spleen, left kidney, and part of the colon (descending colon). Additionally, the pancreas and part of the small intestine (jejunum) can also be found on the left side of the abdomen.