The portion of the intestine that extends from the ileum to the anus, forming an arch around the convolutions of the small intestine andincluding the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal. Also called large bowel.
The part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach; the gullet. In humans and other vertebrates it is a muscular tube lined with mucous membrane
Any of various glands that discharge a fluid secretion and especially saliva into the mouth cavity and that in humans comprise large compound racemose glands including the parotid glands, the sublingual glands, and the submandibular glands
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