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The duodenum is a short portion of the small intestine connecting it to the stomach. It is about 10 inches (25 cm) long, while the entire small intestine measures about 20 feet (6.5 meters).
The duodenum is a short tube-like structure that is considered as the first and the shortest segment of the small intestine. The other two parts of the small intestine are jejunum and ileum.But sometimes, the duodenum is also regarded as a separate structure.he duodenum is located just below the stomach, and its first part is quite close to the liver and the pancreas. It is located between the stomach and the jejunum. Anatomically, this small organ is divided into four parts or segments, which are known as the superior, descending, horizontal, and ascending duodenum.