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13. Anatomy of Colon : MBBS Lecture

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝗙𝐨𝐫 𝗠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝗜𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝗛𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 👩‍⚕‍ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗠𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞💉🩺💊 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 :    / @medschoolsimplified007   📌𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 :   / draishwaryakelkar   📌𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿:   / aishwayadr   📌𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 :   / clinical.learning   Anatomy of Colon - ------------------------------- The colon, a vital part of the large intestine, plays a crucial role in absorbing water, electrolytes, and storing fecal matter until defecation. 🎥🍽️ Anatomically, the colon is divided into several segments: the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum. Each segment has specific structural and functional characteristics essential for maintaining digestive health. Cecum: The cecum is a pouch-like structure located in the lower right abdomen, connecting the ileum (last part of the small intestine) to the colon. The appendix, a small, tube-like structure, extends from the cecum and plays a role in the immune system. Ascending Colon: This vertical segment ascends on the right side of the abdomen, from the cecum to the hepatic flexure (where it turns horizontally to become the transverse colon). Transverse Colon: Extending horizontally across the upper abdomen, the transverse colon runs from the hepatic flexure to the splenic flexure (where it turns downward to become the descending colon). Descending Colon: This segment descends on the left side of the abdomen, from the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon. Sigmoid Colon: The S-shaped sigmoid colon is located in the lower left abdomen, leading to the rectum. It stores fecal matter and is a common site for diverticula formation. Rectum: The rectum is the final segment of the colon, terminating at the anal canal. It serves as a temporary storage site for feces before defecation. The walls of the colon consist of several layers: the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa. The mucosa contains goblet cells that secrete mucus, aiding in the smooth passage of fecal matter. The muscularis externa has two layers of smooth muscle, facilitating peristaltic movements. Understanding the anatomy of the colon is crucial for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal conditions such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Mastery of colon anatomy is essential for specialties like gastroenterology, general surgery, and internal medicine. Whether preparing for FMGE, NEET PG, or USMLE, exploring the colon's structure and function enhances your anatomical knowledge and clinical skills. Let's delve into the intricacies of the colon together! 💡 #ColonAnatomy #GastrointestinalSystem #MedicalEducation #FMGE #NEETPG #USMLE #Gastroenterology #GeneralSurgery #MedicalStudents #MedEd #StudyTips #MedicalExams #ExamPrep #AnatomyLearning 📚🍽️