ascending colon

Definition

the part of the colon located between the cecum and the transverse colon

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Relations

Innervation

vagus nerve (X)

Arterial supply

right colic artery

Venous drainage

right colic vein

Neighbouring structures

• appendix
• biliary tree
• cecum
• descending colon
• esophagus
• gallbladder
• large intestine
• liver
• lower gastrointestinal tract
• pancreas
• peritoneal sac
• rectum

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2

2982

TA98

A05.7.03.002

FMA

14545

UBERON

0001156

Wikidata

Q2562556