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Ascending colon. The ascending (right) colon lies vertically in the most lateral right part of the abdominal cavity, occupying the right iliac fossa, right lumbar region and right hypochondrium. The proximal blind end (pouch) of the ascending colon is called the cecum.
The ascending colon and a portion of the transverse colon are located on the right side of the abdomen. It is the final part of the human digestive tract. Function: The purpose of the colon is to remove water and salt from the stool before elimination from the body.