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3.  The main function of the large bowel (also known as the large intestine) is to transport waste out of the body and to absorb water from the waste before it leaves. The large bowel connects with the small bowel to the north and freedom (open air) to the south.

4. The main components of the large bowel include the following:  cecum  appendix  colon  rectum  anal canal  anus

5. The cecum is about six centimeters (cm) long and 7.5 cm wide. The appendix is a narrow, dead- end tube about three-to-four inches long that hangs off of the cecum.

6. The rectum is about eight inches long The colon is about six feet long and is the part of the body's digestive system

7. The anal canal is situated between the rectum and anus The anus is the end of the line for the alimentary canal.

8. Definition: It is a radiographic examination of the large intestine by using radio-opaque contrast media. Methods of examination:  Double contrast.  Single contrast.

10. Hepatic flexure Splenic flexure Transverse colon Descending colon Sigmoid colon single contrast Aescending colon

11.  Preliminary Film to: 1. Bowel preparation. 2. Complete obstruction, Perforation