The small intestine is made up of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. Together with the esophagus, large intestine, and the stomach, it forms the gastrointestinal tract. In living humans, the small ...

We used axisymmetric drop shape analysis-contact diameter to determine surface hydrophobicity by measuring contact angles of sessile water droplets placed ... upper jejunum, lower jejunum, and ileum.

A 61-year-old woman had a colonoscopy because of a positive result from a fecal occult blood test. Endoscopic examination of the terminal ileum showed multiple polypoid lesions.