Large Intestines of the Horse

1. Cecum

2. Colon

A. Ascending (great) colon

  • Right ventral colon
  • Sternal flexure
  • Left ventral colon
  • Pelvic flexure
  • Left dorsal colon
  • Diaphragmatic flexure
  • Right dorsal colon

B. Transverse colon

C. Descending (small) colon

3. Rectum

4. Bands and Sacculations

5. Clinical Correlations