Digestive System

Terminology
ano-anus
antro- antrum
ceco- cecum
colo- colon
duodeno- duodenum
entero- intestine; usually small intestine
esophago- esophagus
gastro- stomach
ileo- ileum
jejuno- jejunum
oro or stomato- mouth
procto or recto- rectum
sigmoido- sigmoid colon
abdomino or laparo- abdomen
appendico- apendix
 Function
• Ingestion
• Secretion
• Mixing and Movement
• Digestion
• Absorption
• Excretion
 Major parts of digestive system
• Salivary Glands
• Pharynx
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large Intestine
• Rectum
• Accessory Digestive organs: Liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Salivary Glands
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Accessory Digestive
organs
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas