Ch. 23 Key Terms #3

is where the ileum of the small intestine joins the large intestine.

ileocecal sphincter

is the pouch forming the beginning of the large intestine.

cecum

is the duct formed by the merger of the two hepatic ducts.

common hepatic duct

is the part of the colon between the ascending colon and the descending colon.

transverse colon

is one of pair (rt/lt) of major salivary glands located inferior and anterior to the ears.

parotid gland

is the part of the colon between the transverse colon and the sigmoid colon.

descending colon

is the section of the alimentary canal where most digestion and absorption occurs.

small intestine

is the first region of the colon and begins in the RLQ.

ascending colon

is the accessory digestive organ that stores and concentrates bile.

gallbladder

is the end portion of the colon, which terminates at the rectum.

sigmoid colon