The large intestine has that name because its diameter is larger than that of the small intestine. The small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine.
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The diameter of the large intestine is greater than that of the
small intestine.
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small intestine, and water absorption occurs in the colon/large
intestine
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The cecum is the widest division of the large intestine. It is located at the beginning of the large intestine, where the small intestine meets the large intestine.