Large Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
shape
A
horseshoe
2
Q
location
A
lies inferior to stomach and liver and extends from the ileum to anus. It forms a frame around the small intestine
3
Q
length
A
about 5 ft long and 3 inches wide
4
Q
fx 1
A
to reasorb water
5
Q
fx 2
A
to compact intestinal contents into feces
6
Q
fx 3
A
to store fecal material before defecation
