The transverse colon is the longest and most mobile section of the colon. Find out more about its function and conditions that affect it.

The colon is part of the large intestine, and it absorbs water and nutrients from food. Learn more about what the colon does and its anatomy here.

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The colon is part of the large intestine, the final part of the digestive system. Its function is to reabsorb fluids and process waste products from the body and prepare for its elimination.

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The ascending colon (or right colon) is the beginning part of the colon. It is usually located on the right side of the body, extending from the cecum upward.