The document summarizes key parts of the small intestine: - The duodenum is C-shaped and located retroperitoneally. It is the shortest section where most chemical digestion occurs. - The jejunum is located in the upper left abdomen and is characterized by plicae circulares and long villi for nutrient absorption. - The ileum is the narrowest section located in the lower right abdomen, distinguished by lymphatic nodules called Peyer's patches.