Which part of the large intestine runs across the body inferior to the stomach and the liver?

The transverse colon is the section of the large intestine that runs horizontally across the body, positioned inferior to both the stomach and the liver. Its primary role is to facilitate the transport of waste products from the ascending colon to the descending colon. This placement allows it to effectively absorb remaining nutrients and water from the digestive contents as they move through the intestines.

In contrast, the ascending colon is located on the right side of the abdomen, running vertically upwards and connected to the cecum, while the descending colon runs vertically downward along the left side. The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped segment that follows the descending colon before leading to the rectum. Each of these other sections has a specific orientation and function, but none run across the body like the transverse colon does.