The adjective applying to cattle in general is usually bovine. The terms bull, cow and calf are also used by extension to denote the sex or age of other large animals, including whales, hippopotamuses, camels, elk and elephants.
Size. The small intestine is only about as big around as a middle finger, according to the MUSC Digestive Disease Center. The large intestine is much wider than the small intestine, but it is also much shorter. The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the small intestine is 22 feet (6.7 meters) long, while the large intestine is only 6 feet (1.8 m) long.
How long can the human intestine stretch? A: The combined length of the small and large intestines averages 25 feet long. Individually, the uncoiled small intestine has an average length of 20 feet, while the large intestine has an average length of 5 feet. The length of the intestines allows for enough time for nutrients to be absorbed before waste is expelled from the body.