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descending colon [di′send·iŋ ′kōl·ən] (anatomy) The portion of the colon on the left side, extending from the bend below the spleen to the sigmoid flexure. 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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The circular movements continued across the transverse colon toward the left upper quadrant of the abdomen and then down over the descending colon toward the left anterior superior iliac spine (Figure). |
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