On its proximal, or near end, the small intestine—beginning with the duodenum—connects to the stomach. On its distal, or far end, the ileum—the last segment of the small intestine—connects to the ...
Subdistal appendages (sDAPs) are centriolar elements that are observed proximal to the distal appendages (DAPs) in vertebrates. Despite the obvious presence of sDAPs, structural and functional ...