How long is your small intestine? With a few items from around the house, you can learn the science behind your small intestine. Use the yardstick to measure and cut 23 feet of yarn or rope. The yarn ...

Total number of small intestine resections per patient (median [range]) 4 (0–12) Total number of colonic resections per patient (median [range]) 1 (0–4) Total length of small intestine resected ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissues of the small intestine, a 20-foot-long organ that ...