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Learn about the Duodenum
What is the duodenum?
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine.
Where is the duodenum?
The duodenum is part of the small intestine.
The duodenum extends from the pyloric sphincter of the stomach, wraps around the head of the pancreas in a C-shape, and ends at the duodenojejunal flexure. (1)
What does the duodenum contain?
superior (duodenal blulb/ampulla)
descending part of the duodenum
horizontal part of the duodenum
ascending part of the duodenum
Resources
1. https://www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/the-small-intestine
