Difference between revisions of "Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology"
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*Exists dorsal to the [[Reproductive System|reproductive organs]], [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|bladder]] and urethra. | *Exists dorsal to the [[Reproductive System|reproductive organs]], [[Urinary System - Anatomy & Physiology|bladder]] and urethra. | ||
| + | *The cranial portion of the rectum is attached to the dorsal body wall by a short mesorectum which is a continuation of the mesocolon. | ||
==Function== | ==Function== | ||
Revision as of 15:58, 11 July 2008
Introduction
Structure
- Exists dorsal to the reproductive organs, bladder and urethra.
- The cranial portion of the rectum is attached to the dorsal body wall by a short mesorectum which is a continuation of the mesocolon.