The small intestine is categorised in three parts; the duodenum being the first, the jejunum second and the ileum the final part.

Which comes first small or large intestine?

After food is processed in the small intestine, it passes into the large intestine (also called the large bowel or colon).

What is the order of the digestive system?

The main organs that make up the digestive system (in order of their function) are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus. Helping them along the way are the pancreas, gall bladder and liver. Here's how these organs work together in your digestive system.