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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | + | The ileum is the terminal portion of the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] and continues from the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]]. It opens into the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] at the ileocaecal orifice. The intestinal epithelium is mainly absorptive, with much less digestion occuring compared to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] and the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]]. | |
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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
| − | + | *The boundary between the ileum and [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] is arbitrarily distinguished by the position of the ileocaecal fold. | |
| − | The boundary between the ileum and jejunum is arbitrarily distinguished by the position of the ileocaecal fold. It is more muscular and firmer than the jejunum | + | *It is more muscular and firmer than the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]]. |
| + | *It terminates at the ileocaecocolic junction. | ||
==Vasculature== | ==Vasculature== | ||
| − | + | *The cranial mesenteric artery supplies blood to the ileum. | |
| − | The cranial mesenteric artery supplies blood to the ileum. | + | *see [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasculature|jejunum]] |
==Histology== | ==Histology== | ||
| − | + | *'''[[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Peyer's Patches]]''', part of the mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), are present throughout the ileum and ileocaecal junction. | |
| − | '''[[Peyer's Patches - Anatomy & Physiology|Peyer's Patches]]''', part of the | + | *They exist within the lamina propria. |
| + | **They contain B and T lymphocytes. | ||
| + | **B lymphocytes exist in follicles. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[[Small and Large Intestines - Pathology|Pathology of the Small and Large Intestines]] | ||
| + | *[[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Ileum Revision Flashcards]] | ||
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| − | + | *[http://stream2.rvc.ac.uk/Anatomy/bovine/Pot0048.mp4 Pot 48 The Small and Large intestine of the Ruminant] | |
| − | + | *[http://stream2.rvc.ac.uk/Anatomy/feline/pot0357.mp4 Pot 357 The Feline Abdomen] | |
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Revision as of 21:57, 25 August 2008
Introduction
The ileum is the terminal portion of the small intestine and continues from the jejunum. It opens into the caecum at the ileocaecal orifice. The intestinal epithelium is mainly absorptive, with much less digestion occuring compared to the duodenum and the jejunum.
Structure
- The boundary between the ileum and jejunum is arbitrarily distinguished by the position of the ileocaecal fold.
- It is more muscular and firmer than the jejunum.
- It terminates at the ileocaecocolic junction.
Vasculature
- The cranial mesenteric artery supplies blood to the ileum.
- see jejunum
Histology
- Peyer's Patches, part of the mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT), are present throughout the ileum and ileocaecal junction.
- They exist within the lamina propria.
- They contain B and T lymphocytes.
- B lymphocytes exist in follicles.
Links
Videos