Ana3D

colon

Digestive

3D model: colon
colon
3D models: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0 (https://github.com/Z-Anatomy/Models-of-human-anatomy), by Gauthier Kervyn and contributors; derived from BodyParts3D - The Database Center for Life Science - CC-BY-SA 2.1 Japan; Z-Anatomy states that models "Brainder" (A. Winkler, CC BY-SA 3.0) and "Cranial Nerves and Foramina" (University of Dundee, CAHID, CC BY 4.0) were used as reference/included and adapted. Converted to compressed glTF (curves as tubes, simplified, inner ear and kidney models left out) by the 3D Anatomy project; licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).

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Key points

  • The colon is the part of the large intestine between the caecum and rectum, extending through the abdomen into the pelvis.
  • Its named parts are the ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colon.
  • The taeniae coli are longitudinal muscle bands that contribute to the colon's characteristic pouching.
  • Branches of the superior and inferior mesenteric arteries supply the colon, with corresponding venous and lymphatic drainage.
  • The colon absorbs water and electrolytes, compacts intestinal contents and moves faeces towards the rectum.

Read the guide: Colon: anatomy, location and function

Definition

part of large intestine

Source: Wikidata · Licence: CC0-1.0

Description from Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/), available under CC0 1.0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/).

Sub-structures

Neighbouring structures

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Wikipedia (English)

Identifiers

TA2
2981
TA98
A05.7.03.001
FMA
14543
UBERON
0001155
Wikidata
Q5982337