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*Mesoduodenum is relatively short.
 
*Mesoduodenum is relatively short.
 
*The first part of the descending duodenum rises almost vertically within the ribcage, in close apposition to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]].
 
*The first part of the descending duodenum rises almost vertically within the ribcage, in close apposition to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]].
**It turns level with the tuber coxae.
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*It turns level with the tuber coxae.
 
*The first part of the duodenum is attached to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] by the lesser omentum.
 
*The first part of the duodenum is attached to the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] by the lesser omentum.
 
*Descending duodenum also provides attachment for the superficial and deep sheets of the greater omentum.
 
*Descending duodenum also provides attachment for the superficial and deep sheets of the greater omentum.
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