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The s-shaped portion of the large intestine is called the sigmoid colon. Sigmoid comprises two parts: sigma(the Greek letter S) and the suffix -oid (which means like or similar to). Thus, sigmoid means similar to an S.
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∙ 13y agoThe widest part of the large intestine is the rectum, it makes up the last 4 in. of the large intestine and ends at the anus. This is taken directly from my medical terminology book.
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∙ 12y agoThe colon makes up most of the large intestine.
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∙ 13y agoThe cecum is the first portion of the large intestine.
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∙ 12y agoThe Colon:)
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∙ 13y agoCecum
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What is duodenopathy-?
Any abnormal condition or disease of the duodenum (the first/top portion of the large intestine).
Which of the following is Not one of the three segments of the small intestine a. ileum b. duodenum c. cecum d. jejunum?
c. cecum which is the first portion of the large intestine)
Abnormally large portion of the large intestine located between the cecum and rectum?
Megacolon
Is duodenum part of the small intestine?
The duodenum is only the first portion of the small intestine. The small intestine comprises the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. Following the ileum of the small intestine is the ileocecal valve, which separates the small intestine from the large intestine. The duodenum is separated from the stomach by the pyloric sphincter.
Explain how the large intestine helps maintain homeostasis?
The large intestine helps maintain homeostasis by reabsorbing water, vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes during the process of forming feces that is excreted from the body through the last portion of the colon, the anus.
What is the first portion of the intestine called?
The cecum is the first portion of the large intestine.
What hangs from the lower portion of the first section of the large intestine?
The vermiform appendix, or appendix, hangs from the lower portion of the cecum. The cecum is the first section of the large intestine.
What is the lower portion of the large intestine called?
anal canal
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 are the 3 parts of the small intestine start to finish?
The duodenum is the first portion of the small intestine. The jejunum is the middle portion of the small intestine. And the ileum is the last and longest portion of the small intestine, extends from the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine.
What portion of the large intestine becomes the anal canal?
The rectum, the final portion of the large intestine, becomes the anal canal.
The last stretch of the large intestine before it exists at the anus?
The small intestine- duodenum, jejuneum, and ileum.
What is duodenopathy-?
Any abnormal condition or disease of the duodenum (the first/top portion of the large intestine).
What is a muscular portion at the end of the large intestine?
rectum
What is the lower portion of the large intestine?
anal canal
What portion of the large intestine connects to the small intestine?
The small intestine connects to the large intestine about a hands length beneath the liver. The portion of the S.I. is called the ileum and the portion it joins to is the cecum. A sphincter connects the two, preventing back flow. Below the junction is the appendix, which is essentially the tapering off of the large intestine into a rat tail like shape. Matter is supposed to continue up through this part of L.I. hence it's named the ascending colon.
What is the portion of large intestine on the right side called?
it is the ascending colon the middle is transferse colon and the left is descending
