Colon, Transverse
Synonyms
Colic Flexure, Left
Flexure, Splenic
Left Colic Flexure
Splenic Flexure
Transverse Colon
The segment of LARGE INTESTINE between ASCENDING COLON and DESCENDING COLON. It passes from the RIGHT COLIC FLEXURE across the ABDOMEN, then turns sharply at the left colonic flexure into the descending colon.