Small intestine Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are the parts of the small intestine?
A
Duedenum
Jejunum
Ileum
2
Q
What is the duodenum ?
A
Loops round and travels superiorly on left of the aorta to level L2 where it becomes the jejunum
3
Q
Parts of the duodenum
A
Descending duodenum - receives further digestive secretions from liver and gallbladder via common bile duct and pancreas via main pancreatic duct
4
Q
Jejunum
A
Beings at duodenojejunal junction
5
Q
Where does the ileum begin
A
Middle part of small intestine
6
Q
Role of jejunum and ileum
A
Primary site of nutrient absorption
