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digestive track
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Oral Cavity | the first part of the digestive system and includes the lips, gums, teeth, tongue, and the hard and soft palate |
| Pharynx | the membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus |
| Epiglottis | a leaf-shaped flap of cartilage in the throat that covers the windpipe (trachea) during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the lungs |
| Esophagus | the part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach; the gullet. In humans and other vertebrates it is a muscular tube lined with mucous membrane |
| Stomach | a J-shaped, muscular organ in the upper abdomen that holds and breaks down food |
| Small Intestine | a long, coiled organ in the abdomen where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs |
| Duodenum | the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum |
| Jejunum | the middle section of the small intestine, located between the duodenum and the ileum |
| Ileum | the third portion of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the cecum |
| Cecum | a pouch-like, blind-ended part of the large intestine that connects the small intestine (ileum) to the colon |
| Large Intestine | the final section of the digestive system where water, electrolytes, and vitamins are absorbed, and waste is formed into feces |
| Ascending Colon | the part of the large intestine that extends from the cecum up the right side of the abdomen to the hepatic flexure |
| Transverse Colon | the horizontal, middle section of the large intestine that stretches across the upper abdomen |
| Descending Colon | the final segment of the large intestine, located on the left side of the abdomen |
| Sigmoid Colon | the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus |
| Rectum | the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus |
| Anus | the opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body |
| Salivary Glands | exocrine glands in the mouth that produce saliva, which moistens food, aids in digestion, and helps protect oral health |
| Teeth | calcified structures in the jaw that help with chewing, speech, and facial structure |
| Tongue | a muscular organ important for speaking, eating, and tasting |
| Uvula | a fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat |
| Liver | the body's largest solid organ, located in the upper right abdomen |
| Pancreas | a large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum |
| Appendix | a small, worm-like pouch of tissue in the lower right abdomen that is part of the digestive system or a section at the end of a document that contains supplementary material |
| Upper esophageal | a muscular ring that prevents air from entering the esophagus and keeps stomach contents from coming back up into the pharynx |
| Lower esophageal (Cardiac) | refers to the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), also called the cardiac sphincter, which is a muscular valve at the junction where the esophagus meets the stomach |
| Pyloric | refers to the pylorus, the part of the stomach that connects to the small intestine and includes the pyloric sphincter, a muscle that controls the flow of food from the stomach |
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