The large intestine consists of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal. It also includes the vermiform appendix, which is attached to the cecum. The colon is further divided into:
- Ascending colon (ascending in the back wall of the abdomen)
- Transverse colon (passing across the back wall)
- Descending colon (descending down the left side of the abdomen)
- Sigmoid Flexure