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I need both lengths, the entire bowel, the entire intestine.

2006-08-01 06:20:32 · 1 answers · asked by Loretta 2 in Health Other - Health

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The parts of the small intestine measure about 20 feet long:
duodenum is 10 inches
jejunum is about 8 feet
ileum is about 12 feet

The large intestine measures about 5 feet long with the rectum making up only 6 inches of it.

So, the complete total is approximately 25 feet.

2006-08-04 17:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5 0

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