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It is called the sigmoid colon.

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Q: What is the major part of the large intestine leading to the rectum called?
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Which bowel is connected to the rectum?

The large intestine does connect to the rectum.


Is the rectum in which intestine?

The rectum is at the end of the large intestine.


Differences between large intestine and rectum?

the rectum is part of the large intestine. it holds waste.


What is the terminal end of the large intestine?

The naturally occurring opening at the terminal end of the large intestine is the anus.


What is the 5-7 foot long muscular tube that connects the small intestine to the rectum?

The large intestine connects the small intestine to the rectum. While it's shorter than the small intestine, it is wider, and so it is called "large."


What portion of the large intestine that empties into the rectum?

Sigmoid colon The final portion of the large intestine that empties into the rectum.


What part of the large intestine connects to the anus?

The small intestine connects your stomach to your colon (also called large intestine), and your colon then attaches to your rectum and finally to your anus.


Why do you need a large intestine?

we need a large intestine to travel to the rectum and the to the anus!


What is the terminal of the large intestine?

The rectum


What is the outlet of the large intestine?

Rectum


Materials enter the large intestine through the what?

The first part of the large intestine is called the cecum which is continuous with the ascending colon.


What does the large intestine lead to?

the large intestines lead to the rectum. the rectum is the channel to the anus where waste is removed from the body. the anus is known as the but hole.