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A team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The Institute) has made a landmark ...

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Thanks so much for the invite. KATHLEEN DAVIS: It’s great to have you. So let’s start off with just a quick anatomy refresher. So where is the small intestine located in the general gastrointestinal ...

As far back as the 16th century, we were mapping out the murky territory of the human small intestine in anatomy books. We know, for example, that this digestive tract is—on average—about 6 ...

The large and small intestines are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage running from the mouth to the anus. The intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus. Their primary ...

The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney, and intestines. Shaped like a cone, the liver is a dark ...

The organs that make up the biliary system play an essential role in helping your stomach and small intestine digest food: Because digestive system anatomy and functions are so complicated ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of ...

The intestines work by absorbing nutrients and vitamins. They are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Together, the small and large intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus.