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The large intestine is an anatomical formation that plays an important role in the functioning of the digestive system. It is part of the large intestine and is responsible for the absorption of water, salts and vitamins from food.

The intestine is located in the abdominal cavity and is about 1.5 meters long. It starts from the cecum and ends at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. The colon is divided into three parts: the transverse colon, the ascending colon and the descending colon. The transverse intestine is T-shaped and passes into the ascending and descending intestines. The ascending colon is a continuation of the transverse colon and descends along the anterior side of the spine. The descending colon begins in the lumbar region and reaches the terminal portion of the colon.

Inside the colon there are many blood vessels and nerve endings that provide its blood supply and innervation. In the large intestine there are special cells called “microvilli”, thanks to which nutrients are absorbed. The colon also contains bacteria that aid in digestion.