In this short science video, I use a fun model to show just how long your small intestine actually is and why it is not very small at all. I stretch it out so you can see its full length, then compare ...

Representative images of sections (from L-R) of the lung, liver, and small intestine from control (upper panel) and knockout mice (lower panel) which displayed clinical signs. The arrows indicate ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...