Term Name: transverse colon
Synonyms: colon transversum
Definition: The proximal-distal subdivision of colon that runs transversely across the upper part of the abdomen, from the right to the left colic flexure. Continuous with the descending colon[BTO,modified].
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0001157]

Relationships
develops from: midgut
has parts: mucosa of transverse colon smooth muscle fiber of transverse colon submucosa of transverse colon
is a type of: proximal-distal subdivision of colon