Duodenum

The shortest and widest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE adjacent to the PYLORUS of the STOMACH. It is named for having the length equal to about the width of 12 fingers.

Year introduced: DUODENAL INTUBATION was heading 1963-1965

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Tree Number(s): A03.556.124.684.124, A03.556.875.249

MeSH Unique ID: D004386

Entry Terms:

• Duodenums

See Also:

• Duodenoscopy
• Duodenostomy

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Intestines
Intestine, Small
Duodenum
Ampulla of Vater
Sphincter of Oddi
Brunner Glands

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Duodenum
Ampulla of Vater
Sphincter of Oddi
Brunner Glands