Rectum: Facts, Function & Health Information
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus. It's 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) long, ~2.5 cm (1 inch) diameter, and stores stool until defecation.
Additional Facts
- Lined with protective mucous membranes.
- Contains sphincter muscles controlling stool passage.
- Innervated by the pudendal nerve.
- Susceptible to hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal prolapse.
- Vital for waste elimination.
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