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Nov 26, 2025 · The stomach, part of the gastrointestinal tract, is a digestive organ which extends between the levels of T7 and L3 vertebrae. Within the GI tract, it is located between the oesophagus …

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Nov 6, 2025 · Having served as a site for cellulose digestion in our ancestors, the cecum now simply acts as a reservoir for chyme which it receives from the ileum. In this article, we shall look at the …

Nov 6, 2025 · Anatomically, the small bowel can be divided into three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. In this article, we shall examine the anatomy of the small intestine – its structure, …

Nov 6, 2025 · There are a variety of major vessels involved, including the inferior vena cava, the portal vein, the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein. In this article we shall consider the anatomy …

Nov 6, 2025 · The rectum is the most distal segment of the large intestine, and has an important role as a temporary store of faeces. It is continuous proximally with the sigmoid colon, and terminates into …

Nov 6, 2025 · It contains a large amount of lymphoid tissue but is not thought to have any vital functions in the human body. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the appendix – its anatomical …

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