Colon, Transverse (also known as Transverse Colon, Left Colic Flexure): 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.

NIH MeSH · D044684Anatomy

Colon, Transverse

Also known asTransverse Colon · Left Colic Flexure · Colic Flexure, Left · Splenic Flexure · Flexure, Splenic

Definition

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.

MeSH classification

  • A03.556.124.526.356.834
  • A03.556.249.249.356.834

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Common questions about Colon, Transverse

What does Colon, Transverse mean in medicine?
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. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Colon, Transverse known by any other names?
Yes. Colon, Transverse is also referred to as Transverse Colon, Left Colic Flexure, Colic Flexure, Left, Splenic Flexure in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Colon, Transverse sit in the medical classification?
Colon, Transverse falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A03.556.124.526.356.834, A03.556.249.249.356.834). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D044684) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗