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Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Structure==
==Structure==
*Attached along it's whole length to the dorsal abdominal wall by mesentry.
*Attached along it's whole length to the dorsal abdominal wall by [[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentry]].
*The mesentry is relatively long for its most part, giving the small intestine a great deal of mobility.
*The [[Peritoneal Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology|mesentry]] 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.