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Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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===Jejunum===
===Jejunum===
[[Image:jejunum1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Jejunum(Dog) - Copywright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:jejunumphoto.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Jejunum(Dog) - Copywright RVC 2008]]
*The jejunum is the longest part of the small intestine.
*The jejunum is the longest part of the small intestine.
*It is highly coiled and occupies the ventral part of the abdominal cavity, filling those parts that are not occupied by other viscera. This produces species variation (see comparative aspects).
*It is highly coiled and occupies the ventral part of the abdominal cavity, filling those parts that are not occupied by other viscera. This produces species variation (see comparative aspects).