What is another word for ascending colon?
Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɛndɪŋ kˈə͡ʊlən] (IPA) 
The ascending colon is a portion of the large intestine that runs vertically on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the cecum at its base and ends at the hepatic flexure, where it becomes the transverse colon. There are several synonyms for the ascending colon, including right colon, superior colon, and ileocolic colon. The right colon refers to the entire section of the large intestine on the right side of the body, including the ascending and transverse colon. The term superior colon is used to describe the upper portion of the large intestine, while the ileocolic colon refers to the segment of the colon that connects the ileum to the cecum.
