Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780134580579
Author: Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 17SAE
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The definition of “mesentery” and “the peritoneum.”

Introduction:

The alimentary canal is a hollow, tubular structure, which opens at the mouth and ends at the anus. It consists of various accessory organs and is involved in the digestion of food. It is divided into four basic tissue layers, which are mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.

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