I WONDER - What Are The Different Parts Of The Colon?

The video tutorial explains the four main sections of the colon: ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid. Each section has a specific role in moving waste through the digestive system. The ascending colon travels upward on the right side of the abdomen, the transverse colon extends across the abdomen, the descending colon runs downward on the left side, and the sigmoid colon connects to the rectum. The tutorial highlights the importance of each section in processing waste materials.

How many main sections is the colon divided into?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

Which section of the colon travels upward on the right side of the abdomen?

• Sigmoid

• Descending

• Ascending

• Transverse

Where does the transverse colon extend across?

• Downward on the left side

• Upward on the right side

• From right to left

• From left to right

Which section of the colon runs downward on the left side of the abdomen?

• Ascending

• Descending

• Transverse

• Sigmoid

What is the shape of the sigmoid colon?

• L-shaped

• Straight

• Circular

• S-shaped