Ascending colon

Definition

The ascending colon is a part of the large intestine that transports feces upward from the cecum to the transverse colon on the right side of the abdomen. It plays a crucial role in absorbing water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food passes through.

Related terms

Cecum: The first section of the large intestine into which undigested food material passes from the small intestine.

Transverse Colon: The part of the large intestine that runs horizontally across the abdomen from right to left, receiving waste material from the ascending colon.

Large Intestine: A major part of the digestive system responsible for absorbing water and salts from waste material and forming solid feces for excretion