The Right Colic Flexure is Also Known as Which of the Following

Question

The right colic flexure is also known as which of the following?
A) hepatic flexure
B) transverse colon
C) sigmoid flexure
D) anal canal
E) splenic flexure

Accepted Answer

The right colic flexure refers to the bend in the colon where the ascending colon turns to become the transverse colon. It is also known as the hepatic flexure because it is located near the liver.