9.1 - Digestive System

Structure of the Human Digestive System

The human digestive system consists of a long, muscular alimentary canal that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus.

The Alimentary Canal

• Mouth
• Oesophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine
• Anus

Accessory Organs

• Liver
• Gallbladder
• Pancreas
• Salivary, gastric and intestinal glands secrete digestive juices into the alimentary canal.