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Anatomy of the Large Intestine

by Donna Myers
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Updated February 19, 2009

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The main components of the large intestine include the cecum, appendix, colon, rectum, anus, and anal canal. The main function of the large intestine is to transport waste out of the body and to absorb water from the waste before it leaves.

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Diagram of the Large Intestine, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Overview of the Large IntestineDiagram of the Cecum, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the CecumDiagram of the Appendix, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the AppendixDiagram of the Colon, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the Colon
Diagram of the Rectum, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the RectumDiagram of the Anal Canal, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the Anal CanalDiagram of the Anus, © Donna Myers 2006 (coloncancer.guide@about.com)Diagram of the Anus
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