- 30-Feet-I.mp3
- 30-Feet-I.mp4
- 30-Feet-Unplugged-Underground-XIII.mp3
- 30-Feet-Unplugged-Underground-XIII.mp4
- 30-Feet-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Do you find that hard to swallow
Wait until you try to follow….
[Verse 1]
Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum
The small intestine scene
[Bridge]
Do you find that hard to swallow
Wait until you try to follow….
[Chorus]
30 feet long
(Don’t turn wrong)
10 yards
(Before it discards)
[Verse 2]
Cecum
Colon
Rectum
… nearly killed ’em
[Bridge]
Do you find that hard to swallow
Wait until you try to follow….
[Chorus]
30 feet long
(Don’t turn wrong)
10 yards
(Before it discards)
[Bridge]
Do you find that hard to swallow
Wait until you try to follow….
[Chorus]
30 feet long
(Don’t turn wrong)
10 yards
(Before it discards)
[Outro]
Do you find that hard to swallow
Wait until you try to follow….
A SCIENCE NOTE
The total length of the human intestine varies between individuals but typically ranges from 25 to 30 feet (7.5 to 9 meters) in an adult. The intestine is divided into two main parts: the small intestine and the large intestine, each with distinct lengths and functions.
1. Small Intestine
- Length: Approximately 20–23 feet (6–7 meters).
- Divisions:
- Duodenum: The first and shortest section, about 10–12 inches (25–30 cm).
- Jejunum: The middle section, about 8 feet (2.5 meters).
- Ileum: The final and longest section, about 12 feet (3.5 meters).
- Function: The small intestine is responsible for most digestion and nutrient absorption. Its extensive length and surface area, enhanced by villi and microvilli, facilitate efficient nutrient uptake.
2. Large Intestine
- Length: Approximately 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 meters).
- Divisions:
- Cecum: A pouch-like structure at the beginning.
- Colon: The largest part, subdivided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid sections.
- Rectum: The final segment, leading to the anus.
- Function: The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes, forms stool, and houses gut microbiota that aid in fermentation and digestion of certain fibers.
Variability
The length of the intestine can vary based on:
- Body size and height: Taller individuals tend to have longer intestines.
- Sex: Women generally have slightly longer intestines than men.
- Health conditions: Certain medical conditions or surgeries (e.g., bowel resection) can alter intestinal length.