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Jejunum (1.4 m) | |||
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Ileum (3.5 m) | |||
| Cecum (caecum) | |||
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Human Small Intestine - Jejunum and Ileum
The small intestine can be described by three regions starting from the stomach they are the duodenum, jejunum and ileum.
Highlighted in this cartoon is jejunum and ileum. The adult ileum contains specialised aggregated lymphoid nodules known as Peyer's patches.
Small intestine or bowel {adult length} | Large intestine or bowel {adult length} |
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Duodenum (25 cm)
Jejunum (1.4 m) Ileum (3.5 m) |
Cecum (caecum)
Colon
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- Links: intestine | Peyer's patches | Immune System Development
Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 25) Embryology Jejunum and ileum cartoon.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:Jejunum_and_ileum_cartoon.jpg
- © Dr Mark Hill 2024, UNSW Embryology ISBN: 978 0 7334 2609 4 - UNSW CRICOS Provider Code No. 00098G
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