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right colon

proximal colon

The proximal portion of the colon, extending from the ileocecal valve usually to a point proximal to the left colic flexure; it develops embryonically from the terminal portion of the midgut and functions in absorption.

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal organ part
Nombre latino proximal colon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the right colon?

The proximal portion of the colon, extending from the ileocecal valve usually to a point proximal to the left colic flexure; it develops embryonically from the terminal portion of the midgut and functions in absorption.

What is the Latin name for the right colon?

The Latin name for the right colon is proximal colon.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0008972 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.