Colon

Colon: Function and Anatomy

What is the colon? Bauhin’s valve marks the beginning of the colon in the right lower abdomen. It sits at the junction with the last section of the small intestine (ileum) and prevents intestinal contents from being forced from the colon back into the ileum. The large intestine first leads upward (to the underside of … Colon: Function and Anatomy

Intestine: Structure and Function

What is the intestine? The intestine is the main part of the digestive system. It starts at the pylorus (stomach gate), leads to the anus and is divided into the slimmer small intestine and the wider large intestine. Both have several sections. Small intestine It is divided from top to bottom into the duodenum, jejunum … Intestine: Structure and Function