At which point does the ilium of the small intestine connect with the large intestine?

The ileum is the final section of the small intestine, and it connects with the large intestine at the cecum. This junction is significant because it marks the transition point where digested food moves from the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs, to the large intestine, which is involved in water absorption and the formation of feces. The cecum acts as a pouch that receives chyme from the ileum, and it is also the starting point of the colon. This anatomical relationship is crucial for the proper functioning of the digestive system, as it helps manage the contents that are processed and prepares them for elimination.

While the large intestine extends into various parts such as the colon, the connection specifically occurs at the cecum, and terms like the duodenum or rectum refer to other areas of the digestive tract that are not involved in this particular junction.