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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).
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.