Uberon definition : The first part of the small intestine. At the junction of the stomach and the duodenum
the alimentary canal is inflected. The duodenum first goes anteriorly for a short
distance, turns dorsally, and eventually caudally, thus it is a U-shaped structure
with two horizontal sections (a ventral and a dorsal one).;
Uberon related term : proximal intestine; upper intestine;
Uberon Taxon note : In humans, the duodenum is a hollow jointed tube about 10-15 inches (25-38 centimetres)
long connecting the stomach to the jejunum. It begins with the duodenal bulb and ends
at the ligament of Treitz.;
The first part of the small intestine. At the junction of the stomach and the duodenum
the alimentary canal is inflected. The duodenum first goes anteriorly for a short
distance, turns dorsally, and eventually caudally, thus it is a U-shaped structure
with two horizontal sections (a ventral and a dorsal one).