Anatom3DLower gastrointestinal tract
Tractus gastrointestinalis inferior · Dolní trávicí trakt
Digestive system
Looks like
The digestive tract beyond the duodenum: jejunum, ileum, colon, rectum and anus.
What it does
Finishes absorption, reclaims water and forms and stores stool.
Keeping it well
Blood in the stool or a lasting change in bowel habit, especially over 50, needs a colonoscopy or stool test.