by benforred | Feb 12, 2026
The last part of the small intestine.
by benforred | Feb 12, 2026
The final, or terminal, straight portion of the colon connecting to the anus.
by benforred | Feb 12, 2026
At the end of the rectum, the anus is the opening where the gastrointestinal (GI) tract ends and exits the...
by benforred | Feb 12, 2026
The first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach located between the stomach and the middle part of the small intestine. Food mixes in the duodenum with bile from the gall bladder and digestive juices from the...
by benforred | Feb 12, 2026
Located between the small intestine and rectum. The colon removes water, salt, and some nutrients thereby creating stool. The ascending colon travels up the right side of the abdomen, the transverse colon runs across the abdomen, the descending colon travels down the...
