Asked by Joseph Lagoa on Jun 03, 2024
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Which portion of the colon connects the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon?
A) Ascending colon
B) Descending colon
C) Sigmoid colon
D) Transverse colon
Splenic Flexure
The part of the large intestine that connects the transverse colon to the descending colon, located near the spleen.
Sigmoid Colon
The part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus.
Transverse Colon
The middle part of the large intestine, passing across the abdomen from right to left below the stomach.
- Detail the configuration and utility of the colon along with its segments.
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jessica ladnerJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The descending colon connects the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon, running downward on the left side of the abdomen.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the configuration and utility of the colon along with its segments.