The ileum is the short termi of the small intestine and the connection to the large intestine. It is suspended by the caudal part of the mesentery (mesoileum) and is attached, in addition, to the cecum by the ileocecal fold.

ileum, the final and longest segment of the small intestine. It is specifically responsible for the absorption of vitamin B 12 and the reabsorption of conjugated bile salts.

The ileum is a 12-foot section of the small intestine that is responsible for absorbing vitamins and nutrients in the course of digesting food.

2023年10月30日 · The ileum is the last of the three parts of the small intestine. The transition from the jejunum to the ileum is not sharply marked, while at the distal end the ileum opens into the large intestine. At the junction between the ileum and …

2024年10月14日 · Despite its name, your small intestine is the longest section of the gastrointestinal tract, measuring about 22 feet long. Its inner lining is also impressively large, thanks to microvilli. These are the tiny, finger-like projections lining the wall of your small intestine.

2025年2月13日 · The small intestine is a organ located in the gastrointestinal tract, which assists in the digestion and absorption of ingested food. It extends from the pylorus of the stomach to the iloececal junction, where it meets the large intestine.

2025年1月24日 · The ileum is the final and longest segment of the small intestine, following the duodenum and jejunum. It measures approximately 2-4 meters in length and is responsible for the absorption of nutrients and bile salts.[5]