Colon

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The colon frames the small intestine and is divided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid portions. It is anchored to the posterior abdominal wall by the Toldt fascia — a fusion fascia — and supported by the mesocolon transversum superiorly. Colonic mobility is clinically relevant in visceral osteopathy.

Region

Abdomen

Partially intraperitoneal

Transverse & sigmoid: intraperitoneal — Ascending & descending: retroperitoneal

Colon — Colon overview

For educational use only — not a substitute for clinical judgment.

Organ / struktur
Fascia / peritoneum

Anterior overview of the colon showing the ascending, transverse, and descending portions with their paracolonic fasciae.