Gastrointestinal tract

The digestive pathway, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.


Flexible muscular tube from the mouth, through the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum to the anus.


Stomach and intestines; sometimes used more broadly to include the entire digestive tube from the mouth to the anus.


The passage along which the food passes, in which it is digested, and from which it is absorbed by lymphatics and blood vessels into the circulation. The tract consists of the mouth, pharynx or throat, oesophagus or gullet, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, in this order. For details, see articles under the relevant heading(s). The total length in humans is about 9 meters.


The tubular passage or digestive tract that extends from the oral cavity to the anal opening.


The assemblage of bodily organs and interconnected formations encompassing the esophagus, gastric cavity, hepatic organ, biliary reservoir, pancreatic gland, diminutive bowel, sizable colon, rectal passageway, and posterior opening.


The digestive system is composed of several structures including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. These components collectively form an elongated passage that food travels through during the process of digestion.


 


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