Large intestine Flashcards
1
Q
Function of large intestine?
A
Absorption of ions and water
2
Q
How many bands are in the large intestine?
A
3 = taeniae coli
3
Q
Regions of large intestine?
A
Caecum
Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Rectum
Anal canal
4
Q
What is the caecum?
A
First section - A pouch of the large intestine containing the appendix
5
Q
How many parts does the colon have?
A
4
6
Q
What are the names of the colon parts?
A
Ascending colon - travels superiorly from right lower to right upper quadrant
Transverse colon - travels from right upper to left upper quadrant
Descending colon - travels left upper quadrant to left lower quadrant
Sigmoid colon - connects descending colon to rectum
7
Q
What is the rectum and anal Canal
A
Sit within pelvic cavity posterior to vagina and prostate
