small intestine; small bowel

Introduction

see intestine for intestinal disease

Structure

• length of the small intestine is generally 3-5 meters
• diameter of the small intestine is 2.5-3 cm in an adult
• surface area of the intestinal mucosa, due to enlargement caused by folds, villi & microvilli, averages 30 square meters

More general terms

• gastrointestinal structure

Additional terms

• small intestinal cancer

Component of

• intestine; bowel

Components

• duodenojejunal flexure (duodenojejunal angle)
• ileum
• jejunum
• duodenum