Which of the following is a secondarily retroperitoneal organ?
A) descending colon
B) ileum
C) transverse colon
D) sigmoid colon

Name: Which of the following is a secondarily retroperitoneal organ? A) descending colon B) ileum C) transverse colon D) sigmoid colon
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The descending colon is a secondarily retroperitoneal organ, meaning it initially developed intraperitoneally and later became retroperitoneal as it lost its mesentery and adhered to the posterior abdominal wall.

Which of the Following Is a Secondarily Retroperitoneal Organ