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The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine. It is located between the stomach and the middle part of the small intestine, or jejunum. After foods mix with stomach acid, they move into the duodenum, where they mix with bile from the gallbladder and digestive juices from the pancreas.
Duodenum Overview The duodenum is C- shaped organ located below the stomach and it curves around the pancreas. The duodenum is an upper portion of the small intestine and it is the first and shortest section of the small intestine. It is about 25-30 cm long. The duodenum is a hollow jointed tube that connects the stomach to the jejunum. The duodenum is divided into four sections: superior, descending, horizontal and ascending duodenum.