| Iliac colon | |
|---|---|
 Iliac colon, sigmoid or pelvic colon, and rectum seen from the front, after removal of pubic bones and bladder. | |
 Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and great intestine. | |
| Anatomical terminology |
Theiliac colon is the portion of thedescending colon which is situated within the leftiliac fossa (between the crest of the leftilium, and thepelvic brim).[1] It is about 12 to 15 cm long.[2]
It curves inferior-ward and medial-ward anterior of theiliacus andpsoas muscles. It ends by transitioning into thesigmoid colon at thesuperior aperture of thelesser pelvis.[2]
It is covered byperitoneum only on its anterior and lateral surfaces.[2]
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