The terminal division of the large intestine that makes several turns resembling the letter S and terminating at the rectum.
The fourth section of the colon which continues as the rectum.
That part of the colon extending from the end of the descending colon to the rectum.
An S-shaped section of bowel preceded by the descending colon, terminating at the anus.
The lowest section of the colon, or large intestine, before the rectum. This section of the colon gets its name from its S shape. The sigmoid colon connects to the descending colon above and the rectum below.
The S-shaped terminal part of the descending colon, which leads to the rectum.
The part of the colon that turns medially at the left iliac crest, between the descending colon and the rectum; shaped like the letter S.
The terminal segment of the large intestine, responsible for delivering waste material to the rectum, is known as the descending colon. This crucial part of the digestive system facilitates the final stages of nutrient absorption and the formation of stool before its elimination from the body.
The sigmoid colon, which takes on an S-shaped form, resides in the lower abdomen, stretching from the pelvic brim to typically the third section of the sacrum. Positioned above the descending colon and below the rectum, it is interconnected to both.
The curving, S-shaped section of the colon located just above the rectum, also known as the sigmoid flexure.