Superior and inferior duodenal fossae.

Duodenal Fossae

Superior and inferior duodenal fossae.

The fossa duodeno-jejunalis.

Duodeno-Jejunal Fossa

The fossa duodeno-jejunalis.

The duodenojejunal fossa is formed where the duodenojejunal angle enters the root of the transverse mesocolon.

Duodenojejunal Fossa

The duodenojejunal fossa is formed where the duodenojejunal angle enters the root of the transverse…

The intestine where digestion and nutrients are absorbed by blood.

Small Intestine

The intestine where digestion and nutrients are absorbed by blood.

The mucous membrane from the jejunum. Labels: 1, Villi (folds of lining mucous membrane) in miniature. 2, Tubular glands: their orifices. 3, Opening on the free surface of the mucous membrane. 4, Fibrous tissue.

Mucous Membrane from the Jejunum

The mucous membrane from the jejunum. Labels: 1, Villi (folds of lining mucous membrane) in miniature.…

Vertical and longitudinal section of stomach, gall-bladder, and duodenum. Labels: 1, esophagus; 2, cardiac orifice of stomach; 5, lesser curvature; , greater curvature; 8, rugae in interior of stomach; 9, pyloric orifice; 10, 11, 13, interior of duodenum, showing valvulae conniventes; 12, duct conveying bile, and P, duct conveying pancreatic juice, into the duodenum; 14, gall-bladder; 15, commencement of jejunum.

Vertical and Longitudinal Section of Stomach, Gall-Bladder, and Duodenum

Vertical and longitudinal section of stomach, gall-bladder, and duodenum. Labels: 1, esophagus; 2, cardiac…

The stomach, pancreas, liver, and duodenum, with part of the rest of the small intestine and the mesentery; the stomach and liver have been turned up so as to expose the pancreas. Labels: V, stomach; D, D',D'', duodenum; L, spleen; P, pancreas; R, right kidney; T, jejunum; Vf, gall bladder; h, hepatic duct; c, cystic duct; ch, common bile duct; 1, aorta; 2, an artery (left coronary) of the stomach; 3, hepatic artery; 4, splenic artery; 5, superior mesenteric artery; 6, superior mesenteric vein; 7, splenic vein; Vp, portal vein.

The Stomach, Pancreas, Liver, and Duodenum

The stomach, pancreas, liver, and duodenum, with part of the rest of the small intestine and the mesentery;…

Valvule conniventes. A, as seen in a bit of jejunum which has been filled with alcohol and hardened. B, a portion of fresh intestine spread out under water.

Valvule Conniventes

Valvule conniventes. A, as seen in a bit of jejunum which has been filled with alcohol and hardened.…

Transverse section of small intestine (jejunum), showing villi cut lengthwise.

Transverse Section of Villi of Small Intestine

Transverse section of small intestine (jejunum), showing villi cut lengthwise.