Colonoscopy: Anatomy of the Colon
The colon is also known as the large intestine. It starts with the cecum, which attaches to the small intestine, and ends with the anus. Other parts of the colon include the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the rectum.
Current as of: October 19, 2024
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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