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Lower digestive system


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Picture of the lower digestive system and its location in the body

The lower digestive system includes the large intestine (ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon) and the rectum.


Last Updated: October 1, 2008
Medical Review:
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology


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