sigmoid colon
colon sigmoideum
In 4 atlases
Definition
part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus
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Relations
- Innervation
- spinal nerve, inferior mesenteric ganglion
- Arterial supply
- inferior mesenteric artery
Neighbouring structures
Practice questions
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Identifiers
- TA2
- 2987
- TA98
- A05.7.03.007
- FMA
- 14548
- UBERON
- 0001159
- Wikidata
- Q677253
