The large intestine is the final part of the lower gastrointestinal tract and includes the caecum, appendix, colon, rectum and anal canal. The large intestine's function is to finish digestion of ...

In comparisons, consider lifestyles and evolutionary history of animals. Pancreas marks duodenum. Jejunum, ileum: attaches to large intestine and colon at a T junction with caecum or appendix.