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ascending colon [ə′send·iŋ ′kōl·ən] (anatomy) The portion of the colon that extends from the cecum to the bend on the right side below the liver. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Small, clockwise circular movements were initiated at the right anterior superior iliac spine, which is located at the base of the ascending colon. Saying the same thing in two different ways (the upper outer quadrant of the right breast, at 11 o'clock; the right or ascending colon, for example) would additionally help. The cecum and ascending colon were edematous, with a hemorrhagic mucosa; mesenteric lymphadenopathy was noted. |
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