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Small Intestine Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:28, 7 September 2010
, 15:28, 7 September 2010Text replace - "[[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|" to "[[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|"
==Structure==
==Structure==
*Attached along it's whole length to the dorsal abdominal wall by [[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentery]].
*Attached along it's whole length to the dorsal abdominal wall by [[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentery]].
*The [[Peritoneal cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentery]] is relatively long for its most part, giving the small intestine a great deal of mobility.
*The [[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentery]] is relatively long for its most part, giving the small intestine a great deal of mobility.
*The basic structure of the intestinal wall is conserved throughout the whole length of the alimentary tract, but there is greatest diversity in the epithelial layer.
*The basic structure of the intestinal wall is conserved throughout the whole length of the alimentary tract, but there is greatest diversity in the epithelial layer.
*Within the tunica muscularis are muscles present for peristalis and mixing of food.
*Within the tunica muscularis are muscles present for peristalis and mixing of food.