Colon Anatomy and Typical Dimensions • Cecum: 5cm ...

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Colon Anatomy and Typical Dimensions
 • Cecum: 5cm
 • Ascending Colon: length 10 cm, width 8 cm
 • Transverse Colon: length 50 cm, width 5 cm
 • Descending Colon: length 10 cm, width 5 cm
 • Sigmoid Colon: length 50 cm, width 4 cm (narrowest: likely site for obstruction) 
 • Rectum: length 15 cm
 • Anal Canal: length 4 cm

Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau

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