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transverse colon

colon transversum

The proximal-distal subdivision of colon that runs transversely across the upper part of the abdomen, from the right to the left colic flexure. Continuous with the descending colon[BTO,modified].

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Type Organ
Latin Name colon transversum
FMA ID 14546

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the transverse colon?

The proximal-distal subdivision of colon that runs transversely across the upper part of the abdomen, from the right to the left colic flexure. Continuous with the descending colon[BTO,modified].

What is the Latin name for the transverse colon?

The Latin name for the transverse colon is colon transversum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14546 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001157 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — transverse colon Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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