Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology

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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.

Function

Vasculature

Innervation

Lymphatics

Histology

Species Differences

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