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The sigmoid colon (pelvic colon; sigmoid flexure) forms a loop which averages about 40 cm.
For more information see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmoid_colon
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Is the sternum lateral to the descending colon?
No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.
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.
Which organs are mesoperitoneal?
Ascending and descending colon
What are the 3 divisions of the colon?
The sequence of the colon is: cecum with the attached appendix, the ascending colon, transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon (S shaped) and ends at the rectum.
Function of the transverse colon?
The ascending colon runs vertically below the liver. The descending colon runs vertically below the stomach. The transverse colon runs horizontally between the ascending and descending colons and is attached to the bottom of the liver and stomach.
Is the sternum lateral to the descending colon?
No. The sternum is superior to the descending colon.
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 medical term meaning descending colon?
The colon
Is the descending colon the first part of the large intetine?
The ascending colon is the first part of the large intestine. The descending colon is the part of the colon that is found at the end of the colon in digestive tract anatomy.
What are the four portions of the colon?
The Sigmoid Colon is the fourth colon..
What stores feces?
The Descending Colon.
Is the cecum located at the inferior end of the descending colon?
The cecum and appendix are located at the inferior end of the ascending colon. The colon has different parts starting with the cecum-ascending colon-transverse colon- descending colon-sigmoid colon-rectum-anal canal-anus.
Which organs are mesoperitoneal?
Ascending and descending colon
Where is the colon?
The sigmoid colon is found almost at the end of the GIT in the lower abdomen. It is a continuation of the descending colon and becomes the rectum.I.e. oesophagus --> stomach --> duodenum --> jejunum --> ileum --> ascending colon --> transverse colon --> descending colon --> sigmoid colon --> rectum --> anus --> toilet.It is part of large intestine
What are the 3 divisions of the colon?
The sequence of the colon is: cecum with the attached appendix, the ascending colon, transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon (S shaped) and ends at the rectum.
Where is the colon located?
The ascending colon runs vertically below the liver. The descending colon runs vertically below the stomach. The transverse colon runs horizontally between the ascending and descending colons and is attached to the bottom of the liver and stomach.
What are the parts that make up large intestine?
The appendix, (Cecum) ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, (Sigmoid colon)and rectum.The large intestine consists of the appendix, the cecum, ascending colon, hepatic flexure, transverse colon, splenic flexure, descending colon, sigmoid colon and rectum.Cecum with the vermiform appendix hanging from it, the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon (which is s - shaped), rectum, the anal valve and lastly the anus.
