The length of the small intestine can vary greatly, from as short as 3 metres (10 feet) to as long as 10.5 m (34+1⁄2 ft), also depending on the measuring technique used. The typical length in a living person is 3–5 m (10–… See more

Food from the stomach is allowed into the duodenum through the pylorus by a muscle called the pyloric sphincter.
The small intestine is where most chemical digestion takes place. Many of the digestive enzymes that … See more

The small intestine is a complex organ, and as such, there are a very large number of possible conditions that may affect the function of the small bowel. A few of them are listed below, some of which are common, w… See more

The small intestine is found in all tetrapods and also in teleosts, although its form and length vary enormously between species. In teleosts, it is relatively short, typically around one and a half times the length of the fish's b… See more

In traditional Chinese medicine, the small intestine is a yang organ. See more