Common Misspellings:
colin
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Definition:
The part of the colon on the right side of the abdomen. It is about one foot in length, and is located between the cecum and the transverse colon.
Related Terms
• Abdomen
• Cecum
• Colon
• GI Tract
• Transverse Colon
Ascending Colon
More about the location of the ascending colon.
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Ascending Colon (uh-SEND-ing KOH-lun)
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