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.