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What abdominal quadrant best describes the location of the sigmoid colon?
The sigmoid colon is located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
Does the ileocecal valve open into the sigmoid colon?
yes
What is this s shaped part of the colon called?
The sigmoid colon (pelvic colon) is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus. It forms a loop that averages about 40 cm in length, and normally lies within the pelvis, but on account of its freedom of movement it is liable to be displaced into the abdominal cavity.
What is an polyp?
An ear polyp is a benign growth on or in the ear.
What region lies inferior to the umbilical region Structures in this region include a portion of the sigmoid colon bladder and ureters and part of the small intestine?
This region is called the Hypogastrium
What is Sigmoid colon post polypectomy tattoo?
The previous removal of a polyp in the sigmoid colon has left a mark on the skin.
What is non-malignant sigmoid polyp?
A non-malignant sigmoid polyp is a noncancerous but abnormal cell that is present in the sigmoid colon (near rectum). Polyps are abnormal cells in the colon and some of them have the tendency to turn in to cancer with the passage of time. It is highly recommended to remove the non-malignant polyps.
Is the sigmoid colon and the colon the same?
The sigmoid colon is the last section of the colon (large intestine).
What is sigmoid cancer?
its cancer in the colon. sigmoid is part of the colon.
What part of the colon is located right before the rectum?
the sigmoid colon is directly before the rectum.
What is the medical term meaning inflammnation of the sigmoid colon?
sigmioditisinflammation of the sigmoid colon is Sigmoiditis.sigmoiditis
What abdominal quadrant best describes the location of the sigmoid colon?
The sigmoid colon is located in the lower left quadrant of the abdomen.
What are the 4 divisions of the colon?
There are actually more than 6. I believe they would be the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, colic (or splenic) flexure, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
What is the sigmoid colon wall?
The sigmoid colon refers to the lower portion of the colon. In people who have diverticulitis, the sigmoid colon walls will develop pouches which trap food. This causes intestinal pain and bowel problems.
What are the four portions of the colon?
The Sigmoid Colon is the fourth colon..
What is a distal sigmoID?
Distal sigmoid colon is the last segment of your colon before the rectum begins. The colon segments (in order from proximal to distal) are: ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid.
What is the last section of the colon?
sigmoid colon
