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| diameter of large intestine |
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| three main functions of large intestine |
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Definition
1) Re-absorption of fluids/water
2) Secretion of mucous
3) Elimination of waste of digestion |
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| average length of large intestine |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1) Cecum
2) Colon
3) Rectum
4) Anal canal |
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Pouch like portion of the large intestine
2 ½ inches long,
3 inches in diameter
Located below junction of ileum and colon |
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| subdivisions of the colon |
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Definition
Ascending Colon
Transverse Colon
Descending Colon
Sigmoid Colon |
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Term
| the ascending color joins the transverse colon at the ___ |
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Definition
| right colic (hepatic) flexure |
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Term
| the transverse colon joins the descending colon at the ___ |
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Definition
| left colic (splenic) flexure |
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Term
| the sigmoid colon terminates at the rectum at the level of |
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| rectum is approx. ___ long |
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Definition
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Constricted end of rectum
Terminates at the anus |
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Definition
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| The rectum and anal canal has __ curves which must be remembered when inserting an enema tube |
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