ASHT provides this section of the website to offer patients and the general public information on hand therapy and common hand conditions. Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).
Human Anatomy Â» Digestive System Â» Small Intestine. Small intestine is the longest part of alimentary canal. It extends from the pylorus of the stomach to the junction between cecum and ileum. Much of digestion and absorption of food takes place in the small intestine. The small intestine is divided into three parts: Duodenum, Jejunum and Ileum.
1 The alimentary canal or gastrointestinal (GI) tract digests and absorbs food. 2  Alimentary canal-mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.3  Accessory digestive organs-teeth, tongue, gallbladder, salivary glands, liver, and pancreas. 4  Digestive Process-GI tract is a &#34disassembly&#34 line. The alimentary canal or gastrointestinal (GI) tract digests and absorbs food. 2  Alimentary canal-mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.