The lower digestive system includes the last part of the small intestine, the large intestine (ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon), and the rectum.
Current as of:
March 22, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: JoLynn Montgomery PA - Family Medicine
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