Digestive Tract
Digestive Tract
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The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.
Sometimes the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
- The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- The lower digestive tract includes the large intestine and the rectum.
Current as of: April 15, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Brian O'Brien, MD, FRCPC - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD, FACP, FACG - Gastroenterology
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