Small Intestine
Description
A 33-foot long canal from the duodenum to the large intestine.
Function
Aids in breakdown and digestion of solid and liquid foods allowing nutrients to pass into the blood stream.
Color
White.
Shape
Like a very long coiled snake.
Direction
Above and below the waist.
Location
In the abdomen.
Delimitation
Borders the large intestine, abdomen, and back.
Meditation on the Small Intestine