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Where is proximal 2/3 of colon?
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Colon: From the appendix to approximately the start of the sigmoid colon
Answered 8/25/2014
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Ascending, transvers: The entire colon consists of the ascending, the transfers, and the descending colon. The proximal two thirds consist of the ascending and transfers portions. The ascending portion runs along the right side of your abdomen from the area here your appendix out to your right rib cage margin. The transverse colon runs from just under your ribs on the right across to just under your ribs on the left. The descending colon runs down the left side of your abdomen.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Proximal colon: Colon starts from the right side where the appendix is located and becomes the ascending colon, then the middle part the transverse colon, then on the left side is the descending colon then the sigmoid and ends with the rectum. The proximal part of the colon is the right side of the colon ( the ascending colon).
Answered 5/29/2016
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