small intestine

1. The longest part of the alimentary canal;
   Where digestion is completed (synset 105542345)
   is a type of: bowel, gut, intestine - the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
   subtypes:

   • duodenum - the part of the small intestine between the stomach and the jejunum
   • jejunum - the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
   • ileum - the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the cecum
   has:

   • arteria ileum, ileal artery, intestinal artery - branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the ileum
   • intestinal artery, jejunal artery - an artery that is a branch of the superior mesenteric artery that supplies the jejunum
   is a part of: alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, gi tract - tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination

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