What is the colon?
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The the colon is called the colon. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as the main portion of the large intestine.
Summary
The the colon is called the colon. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as the main portion of the large intestine.
What it is
- The main portion of the large intestine.
- Divided into four parts: ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid.
- Absorbs most of the water from the intestinal contents.
Where it is
- Frames the coils of the small intestine.
- Runs up the right side, across the top, and down the left side of the abdomen.
- Ends at the rectum.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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