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The ileum is a part of the small intestine, which is located in the lower abdomen. It connects the jejunum, another section of the small intestine, to the large intestine (also known as the colon). The ileum plays a crucial role in the absorption of nutrients from digested food before it passes into the large intestine for further processing and waste elimination.
The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine). The ileum helps to further digest food coming from the stomach and other parts of the small intestine.