The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.
Sometimes the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:
- The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
- The lower digestive tract includes the large intestine and the rectum.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Revised | March 2, 2010 |
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