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*The transverse colon runs from the right side of the abdomen to the left side of the abdomen.

*The transverse colon runs from the right side of the abdomen to the left side of the abdomen.

**Cranial to the transverse colon is the stomach, and caudal to it is the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] and cranial mesenteric artery.

**Cranial to the transverse colon is the stomach, and caudal to it is the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]] and cranial mesenteric artery.

*The '''descending colon''' continues on from the transverse colon running caudally on the left from the level of (???).

*The '''descending colon''' continues on from the transverse colon running caudally on the left.

**It then passes more medially as it enters the pelvic cavity

**It then passes more medially as it enters the pelvic cavity

**Upon entering the pelvic cavity it is continued as the [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]].

**Upon entering the pelvic cavity it is continued as the [[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|rectum]].