The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

Lopez PP, Khorasani-Zadeh A (2019) Anatomy, abdomen and pelvis, duodenum. Meher S et al (2015) Role of biomarkers in diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of acute pancreatitis. Journal of Biomarkers; ...

This was completely new information in human anatomy, which enthralled us, and recalls the sketch by Leonardo Da Vinci showing an intact mesentery for the complete intestine (Fig. 2). We realized that ...

Everything above the large intestine is called the upper GI tract. The large intestine and everything below it is the lower GI tract. Your GI tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small ...

In case you’ve ever wondered what connects your intestine to your abdomen, there’s a word – and now, a single organ – for that: the mesentery. But don’t worry; you haven’t grown a new ...

Stretching as much as 20 feet, the small intestine is coiled in folds and fills most of your abdomen. There are a number of conditions that can impact the small intestine, including celiac disease ...

Citation: Taylor J, Knight J (2021) Endocrine system 6: pancreas, stomach, small intestine and liver. Nursing Times [online]; 117: 10, 46-50. Authors: James Taylor is a lecturer in anatomy and ...

The pyloric sphincter is a band of smooth muscle that plays an important role in moving the contents of your stomach into your small intestine. It also prevents partially digested food and stomach ...

Duodenal ulcers often form because of H.pylori or overusing NSAIDs. They can cause burning abdominal pain that can be disruptive to your daily life.