*Mesoduodenum is relatively short, so the duodenum is closely tethered in a constant position.
*Mesoduodenum is relatively short, so the duodenum is closely tethered in a constant position.
*Descending duodenum is attached to the base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]].
*Descending duodenum is attached to the base of the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]].
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*Descending duodenum runs caudally beneath the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiologyliver]] to the caudal pole of the right [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|kidney]] where it has it's caudal flexure to become the ascending duodenum.
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*Descending duodenum runs caudally beneath the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] to the caudal pole of the right [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|kidney]] where it has it's caudal flexure to become the ascending duodenum.