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The gastrointestinal tract terminates at the colon, which is involved in absorption of water and electrolytes, mucus secretion, and the propagation and storage of fecal material. The colon measures approximately 150–180 cm in length and comprises one-fifth of the total intestinal length. It begins just distal to the terminal ileum at the ileocecal valve and extends to the dentate line, which includes the proximal two-thirds of the anal canal.
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Jung, A. (2013). Colon and Rectum Normal Anatomy and Congenital Variants. In: Hamm, B., Ros, P.R. (eds) Abdominal Imaging. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13327-5_155
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