Anatomy - Digestive System

Front

Hepatopancreatic ampulla

Back

The union of the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct which opens into the duodenum of the small intestine.

Front

Sigmoid colon

Back

A portion of the colon shaped like an 'S' that leads to the rectum.

Front

Transverse colon

Back

A portion of the colon that extends horizontally and crosses the upper abdominal cavity.

Front

Oral cavity

Back

Opening on the face formed by the cheeks, lips, and hard and soft palates; location at which food enters the G.I. tract, also known as the mouth or the buccal cavity.

Front

Peritoneal cavity

Back

The space between the parietal and visceral portions of the peritoneal membranes.

Front

Duodenum

Back

The first section of the small intestine, where most chemical digestion occurs.

Front

Esophagus

Back

A muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach.

Front

Gastric juice

Back

A digestive fluid produced by the stomach, containing hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes.

Front

Pancreas

Back

An organ that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

Front

Liver

Back

The largest internal organ, responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.