"location: peritoneal cavity"
"function: absorption of carbohydrates, amino acids and fatty acids"
"blood supply and drainage: jejunal branches of the superior mesenteric artery and vein"
"The jejunum arises from the midgut, and is formed by all three germinal layers (endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm). During week 6-10 of gestation, herniation of the midgut occurs, causing it to lie outside the peritoneal cavity. Subsequently, it rotates 270 degrees before it is returned to its final anatomical position 3. Abnormalities of this process are associated with intestinal malrotation."
"Jejunal atresia"
"Jejunal diverticulitis"
"Midgut volvulus"
Expected headings
"CT/MRI"
"Fluoroscopy"
"Small bowel follow-through examination (SBFT)"
"The jejunum has a delicate feathery appearance and is located in the left upper abdomen. It can be differentiated from ileum by having a greater calibre, thicker and more numerous folds (see: jejunum vs ileum)."
"The jejunum arises from the midgut, and is formed by all three germinal layers (endoderm, ectoderm and mesoderm). During week 6-10 of gestation, herniation of the midgut occurs, causing it to lie outside the peritoneal cavity. Subsequently, it rotates 270 degrees before it is returned to its final anatomical position 3. Abnormalities of this process are associated with intestinal malrotation."
"History and etymology"