Table 1 Morphometric data obtained from the descending duodenum and distal ileum in the no-load state
From: Longitudinal residual strain and stress-strain relationship in rat small intestine
Parameters | Duodenum | Ileum | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
Inner circumferential length | 5.1 ± 0.3 (mm) | 7.6 ± 0.2 (mm) | < 0.001 |
Outer circumferential length | 9.8 ± 0.3 (mm) | 10.8 ± 0.3 (mm) | > 0.05 |
Wall thickness | 0.76 ± 0.02 (mm) | 0.51 ± 0.02 (mm) | < 0.001 |
Luminal area | 1.9 ± 0.2 (mm2) | 4.60 ± 0.2 (mm2) | < 0.001 |
Wall area | 6.2 ± 0.3 (mm2) | 4.51 ± 0.2 (mm2) | < 0.001 |