Colon with an inset showing diverticula with labels

Description

Black and white illustration of the colon and an enlargement of it showing diverticula with colon (large intestine) and diverticula labeled.

Alternate Text

Illustration of the colon and an enlargement of it showing diverticula with colon (large intestine) and diverticula labeled.

Caption

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Multiple pouches are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis.

Diseases or Conditions

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