Also known as the large intestine or bowel; it terminates at the rectum, where faeces are compacted and stored before voiding.
That part of the large intestine that extends from the cecum to the rectum.
The main part of the large intestine, running from the caecum at the end of the small intestine to the rectum.
Colon is another name for the large intestine.
Segment of large intestine from the cecum to the rectum.
Section of the large intestine comprised of the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon.
The largest portion of the large intestine extending from the end of the small intestine to the rectum. The colon loops around the small intestine and has four sections. The ascending colon, starting with a saclike structure called the cecum, starts on the lower right side of the abdomen and curves left below the liver. The transverse colon extends across the abdomen and curves upward next to the stomach on the left side of the body. The descending colon drops down the left side to the level of the pelvis, where it curves under the small intestine. The final portion, the sigmoid colon, is an S-shaped section that connects to the rectum.
The main part of the large intestine, which consists of four sections: the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colons. The colon has no digestive function but it absorbs large amounts of water and electrolytes from the undigested food passed on from the small intestine. At intervals strong peristaltic movements move the dehydrated contents (feces) toward the rectum.
The large intestine from the end of the ileum to the anal canal that surrounds the anus, about 59 in (1.5 m) long; divided into the ascending, the transverse, the descending, and the sigmoid or pelvic colon. Beginning at the cecum, the first part of the large intestine (ascending colon) passes upward to the right colic or hepatic flexure, where it turns as the transverse colon passing ventral to the liver and stomach. On reaching the spleen, it turns downward (left colic or splenic flexure) and continues as the descending colon to the brim of the pelvis, where it is continuous with the sigmoid colon and extends to the rectum.
The long, tube-like organ that is connected to the small intestine and rectum. The colon removes water and some nutrients and electrolytes from digested food. The remaining material, solid waste called stool, moves through the colon to the rectum and leaves the body through the anus. Also called the large intestine.
The part of the large intestine that extends to the rectum.
The principal division of the expansive bowel, encompassing the ascending colon, the transverse colon, and the descending colon.
The segment of the large intestine situated between the cecum and the rectum, fulfilling the functions of waste material formation, storage, and elimination.
The colon, a segmented tube situated in the abdomen, measures approximately 1.3 meters in length and 6.5 centimeters in width. It forms a significant loop and comprises four distinct sections: the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon, which has an S-shaped structure and connects to the rectum.
The colon is composed of four layers. Its outer membrane is durable and serves as a protective barrier against damage. The subsequent layer consists of muscles that contract and relax in a rhythmic manner, facilitating the movement of intestinal contents. Beneath the muscular layer lies a submucous coat that houses blood vessels and lymph vessels. Finally, the innermost layer produces mucus, which aids in the smooth passage of waste material by providing lubrication.
The colon serves crucial functions, which include the absorption of water and mineral salts from food residue, as well as the concentration of remaining waste products. Once the digested material enters the colon from the small intestine, it undergoes a process where water and salts are absorbed by the blood vessels present in the submucous coat. Consequently, the waste material gradually becomes more concentrated until it is eventually eliminated from the body as feces, passing through the rectum.
The section of the large intestine that stretches from the cecum to the rectum is around five feet in length. It comprises the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, iliac colon, and sigmoid colon, respectively.