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Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:37, 22 July 2008
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===Development===
===Development===
The caecum, ascending and part of the transverse colon have already been considered in the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|development of the small intestine]]. The hindgut forms the portion of the transverse colon that lies to the left of the midline, the descending colon and cloaca. The anal membrane breaks down to allow communication with the exterior.
The caecum, ascending and part of the transverse colon have already been considered in the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|development of the small intestine]]. The hindgut forms the portion of the transverse [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] that lies to the left of the midline, the descending [[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|colon]] and [[The Avian Vent and Cloaca - Anatomy & Physiology#The Cloaca|cloaca]]. The anal membrane breaks down to allow communication with the exterior.
The large intestine can be divided into:
The large intestine can be divided into: