Colon and rectum



Colon and rectum

By Mayo Clinic staff
Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM00235
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Colon and rectum

Illustration showing colon and rectum

The colon, also called the large intestine, is a long, tube-like organ in your abdomen. The colon carries waste to be expelled from the body. The rectum makes up the last several inches of the colon.
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