The large intestine (colon) extends from the cecum
to the anus and includes the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the
descending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the rectum.
ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
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