Anatomy of the Digestive System (cont.)
Medical Author:
Marianne Rieser
Coauthor:
Sandeep Mukherjee, MD, MB, BCh
Medical Editor:
Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
BS Anand, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEFor More InformationWeb LinksThe Nemours Foundation, Digestive System Nestle Nutrition, The Digestive Tract National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, Your Digestive System and How It Works Encarta Encyclopedia online, Digestive System American Medical Association, Atlas of the Body: The Digestive System |
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