Question

A colonoscopy is a common diagnostic tool to check for colorectal cancer. Sometimes an investigation of the distal segment of the colon is all that is needed. What is the name of this distal segment of the colon?

Answer 1

Sigmoid colon

Step-by-step explanation:

The distal colon includes the descending colon (the left side of the colon) and the sigmoid colon which is the s-shaped part of the colon that connects to the rectum.