Digestive system anatomy
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1. anus External opening of the anal canal
2. esophagus A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
3. gall bladder a small, sac-like organ attached to the liver. It stores and releases bile into the small
intestine.
4. greater omen- Apron-like structure that lies superficial to the small intestine and transverse colon;
tum a site of fat deposition in people who are overweight
5. large intestine Also called the colon; complete water reabsorption as well as electrolyte, and
vitamin absorption. Frames the small intestine
, Digestive system anatomy
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6. Anal canal terminal portion of the large intestine; surrounded by the internal and external
sphincters to control defecation
7. ascending colon first portion of the large intestine, just superior to (and continuous with) the cecum
8. appendix thin tube off of the cecum of the large intestine; helps body fight disease in young
children; inflammation of this is called appendicitis
9. Cecum Blind-ended section of the large intestine located just inferior to the iliocecal valve;
connected to the appendix
10. Colon divided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid portions
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1. anus External opening of the anal canal
2. esophagus A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
3. gall bladder a small, sac-like organ attached to the liver. It stores and releases bile into the small
intestine.
4. greater omen- Apron-like structure that lies superficial to the small intestine and transverse colon;
tum a site of fat deposition in people who are overweight
5. large intestine Also called the colon; complete water reabsorption as well as electrolyte, and
vitamin absorption. Frames the small intestine
, Digestive system anatomy
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6. Anal canal terminal portion of the large intestine; surrounded by the internal and external
sphincters to control defecation
7. ascending colon first portion of the large intestine, just superior to (and continuous with) the cecum
8. appendix thin tube off of the cecum of the large intestine; helps body fight disease in young
children; inflammation of this is called appendicitis
9. Cecum Blind-ended section of the large intestine located just inferior to the iliocecal valve;
connected to the appendix
10. Colon divided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid portions
