Villi (IMAGE) North Carolina State University Caption This is a close-up of the finger-like 'villi' that make up the lining of the small intestine in the pig. Credit Amanda Ziegler, NC State University Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.