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Bassett Collection of Stereoscopic Images of Human Anatomy

Exploration of peritoneal cavity

Sigmoid colon; intersigmoid recess

Image #140-3

KEYWORDS: Large intestine.

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Exploration of peritoneal cavity
Sigmoid colon; intersigmoid recess
The sigmoid colon (2) has been elevated to bring the intersigmoid recess (3) into view.
  1. Appendices epiploicae
  2. Sigmoid colon
  3. Intersigmoid recess
  4. Ureter (covered by peritoneum)
  5. Pelvic cavity
  6. Descending colon
  7. Omental taenia coli
  8. Taenia coli (free)