Large intestine

Intestinum crassum

Approximately 1.5 meters long, wider but shorter than the small intestine. It consists of the cecum (with appendix), ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal. Distinguishing features include teniae coli, haustra, and epiploic appendages.

Typ Organ
Körpersystem Digestive
Körperregion Abdomen
Lateinischer Name Intestinum crassum
FMA ID 7201

Funktion

Absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter. Compacts waste into feces. Hosts a diverse gut microbiome that synthesizes certain vitamins and contributes to immune function.

Klinische Bedeutung

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) cause chronic inflammation. Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. Diverticulitis involves inflamed outpouchings.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the Large intestine?
Approximately 1.5 meters long, wider but shorter than the small intestine. It consists of the cecum (with appendix), ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, and anal canal. Distinguishing features include teniae coli, haustra, and epiploic appendages.
What is the function of the Large intestine?
Absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter. Compacts waste into feces. Hosts a diverse gut microbiome that synthesizes certain vitamins and contributes to immune function.
What body system is the Large intestine part of?
The Large intestine is part of the Digestive.
What conditions affect the Large intestine?
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) cause chronic inflammation. Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. Diverticulitis involves inflamed outpouchings.
Where is the Large intestine located?
The Large intestine is located in the Abdomen region of the body.

Verwandte Strukturen

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