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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).
Overview. The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine (5-7 m), followed by the jejunum and ileum (in that order); it is also the widest and shortest (25 cm) part.he SMV lies to the right of the SMA in front of the third part of the duodenum. The union of the vertical SMV and the horizontal splenic vein (SV) forms the PV) behind the neck of the pancreas.