The duodenum is divided into four parts: superior, descending, horizontal, and ascending. It begins at the pylorus and ends at the duodenojejunal flexure. The descending part receives bile and pancreatic secretions. Its C-shaped curve surrounds the head of the pancreas and plays a central role in digestion. Parts of the Duodenum Small Intestine Diagram - Chart - diagrams and charts with labels. This diagram depicts Parts of the Duodenum Small Intestine and explains the details of Parts of the Duodenum Small Intestine.
Parts of the Duodenum Small Intestine
