AI overview
The duodenum is the first and shortest section of the small intestine, located before two other sections called the jejunum and ileum. In mammals, it may be the principal site where iron is absorbed from food into the body.
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Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Duodenum
- Anatomy.Latin
- duodenum
- Anatomy.Image
- Tractus intestinalis duodenum.svg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Image of the gastrointestinal tract, with the duodenum highlighted.
- Anatomy.Image2
- Duodenumanatomy.jpg
- Anatomy.Caption2
- Diagram of the human duodenum with major parts labelled
- Anatomy.Precursor
- Foregut (1st and 2nd parts), midgut (3rd and 4th part)
- Anatomy.System
- Digestive system
- Anatomy.PartOf
- Small intestine
- Anatomy.Pronunciation
- ,
- Anatomy.Artery
- Inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery, superior pancreaticoduodenal artery
- Anatomy.Vein