👉 The term "cardiae" is a Latin word that refers to the small intestine. It is composed of two main sections, the ascending and descending duodenum, and the ascending and descending ileum. The ascending duodenal column extends from the pylorus down to the junction with the ascending ileum, while the ascending ileal column extends from the junction with the ascending duodenal column to the terminal ileum. The small intestine is also known as the sigmoid colon or the colon of
