parts of duodenum

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Structure

Superior (1st part) :- short (approx. 5cm):

Descending (2nd part) :- (7-10 cm long):

Horizontal (3rd part) :- (6-8 cm long):

Ascending (4th part) :- short (5 cm):

More general terms

References

  1. Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.