Anatomy, function, and related diseases
The colon is a long tube-like organ that makes up most of the large intestine within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The colon is connected to the small intestine on one end and the rectum on the other, making it an important part of the digestive process. It is responsible for absorbing water and nutrients from […]
Anatomy, function, size, location, condition
What does the uterus look like? The uterus looks like a light bulb. It’s about the size of a fist. It is also commonly referred to as an upside-down pear. There are two horn-like organs at the top of the uterus (fallopian tubes). This is connected to the lower part of the cervix and is […]
Anatomy, function, and related diseases
The rectum is the penultimate part of the digestive tract, just before the anus. The rectum is responsible for storing feces (poop) and moving it toward the anus and expelled from the body. The rectum plays an important role in managing the defecation process and ensuring that incontinence, the ability to control bowel movements, is […]
Anal sphincter function, anatomy, and complications
The anal sphincter is a group of muscles at the end of the rectum. The rectum is located in the last few inches of the large intestine (colon). The anal sphincter surrounds the anus and controls the release of stool, thereby maintaining incontinence. He has two muscles: the internal anal sphincter and the external anal […]
Anatomy, diagram and function of the rectum
rectum It is the last part of the large intestine that ends at the anus. The average length of the human rectum ranges from 10 to 15 cm. Its diameter can be compared to the starting diameter of the sigmoid colon (the part of the large intestine closest to the rectum). However, it becomes larger […]
Applied anatomy of the female pelvic plexus for nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy (NSRH) | BMC Women’s Health
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Inferior rectal vein anatomy, function, diagram
of hemorrhoid A group of veins surrounding the rectum. This has two parts: internal and external. of inferior rectal vein Located in the external hemorrhoidal plexus. Because they are surrounded by loose connective tissue, they do not receive much support or restraint from the body. Therefore, it has less ability to resist blood pressure. Varicose […]
Superior rectal vein anatomy, function, diagram
of superior rectal veinor superior hemorrhoidal veinconnects the veins around the rectum to the inferior mesenteric vein. The inferior mesenteric vein carries blood from the large intestine to the splenic vein. Blood in the spleen is sent to the liver. Blood is filtered from the liver and ultimately sent to the heart, where it is […]
Anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles
The pelvic floor muscles extend from the pubic bone to the coccyx on both sides. These muscles, often referred to as the core, maintain stability of the spine and support the organs located in the pelvis. Both men and women can suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, which affects the bladder, vagina, prostate, and rectum, due […]