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 […]
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 […]