The pancreas is an soft flattened gland located deep in the abdomen. It is an integral part of the digestive system, the pancreatic duct enters the intestine just past the stomach in the duodenum. Pancreatic juice is essential to effectively digest proteins and fat in the diet. It is about 6 inches long and is shaped like a flat tadpole with a head and a tail. The widest part of the pancreas is the head, the middle section is the body, and the thinnest part is the tail. Click here for more detailed information
