Small intestine anatomy

this image shows the anatomy of the wall of the small intestine showing what is called the villi of the small intestine (invagination of the wall of the small intestine into the lumen of the intestine increasing its surface area).in this image we can see the lining of the small intestine and the crypts inbetween the villi

showing:
1. hepatic portal vein
2. Lumen of the small intestine
3. Muscle layer of the wall of the small intestine
4. Capillary bed of the villi
5. Lacteal of the villi
6. Villi of the small intestine
7. Microvilli of the small intestine (increase the surface area further more)

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batolWednesday, April 17, 2013

thank you

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