is the distal sigmoid the large or small intestine
The colon (large intestine) is a distal part of the gastrointestinal tract, extending from the cecum to the anal canal. It receives digested food from the small intestine, from which it absorbs water and ions to form faeces. Anatomically, the colon can be divided into four parts â ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid. These sections form an arch, which encircles the small intestine.