1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="MbFMP0FsHd"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/rectum/">Rectum</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/rectum/embed/#?secret=MbFMP0FsHd" width="600" height="338" title="“Rectum” — Glossary" data-secret="MbFMP0FsHd" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> The last 8 to 10 inches of the large intestine.The lower part of the large intestine terminating at the anus.The end part of the large intestine leading from the sigmoid colon to the anus.Last portion of the large intestine, about 5 inches (12-13 centimeters) long, connecting the sigmoid colon and the anus. Feces are stored in the rectum before defecation.A short, straight segment of bowel connecting the sigmoid colon to the outside of the body.The last segment of the large intestine, or colon, which connects with the anus. Food that has been fully processed in the small and large intestines is stored as stool, or feces, in the colon, then moved into the rectum by muscular contractions.The terminal part of the large intestine, about 12 cm long, which runs from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal. Feces are stored in the rectum before defecation,The last part of the large intestine. It pursues a more or less straight course downwards through the cavity of the pelvis, lying against the sacrum at the back of this cavity. This section of the intestine is about 23 cm (9 inches) long: its first part is freely movable and corresponds to the upper three pieces of the sacrum; the second part corresponds to the lower two pieces of the sacrum and the coccyx; whilst the third part, known also as the anal canal, is about 25 mm (1 inch) long, runs downwards and backwards, and is kept tightly closed by the internal and external sphincter muscles which surround it. The opening to the exterior is known as the anus. The structure of the rectum is similar to that of the rest of the intestine.The lower part of the large intestine, about 5 in (12.7 cm) long, between the sigmoid colon and the anal canal. Its smooth muscle layer is the effector for the defecation reflex, the reflex centers for which are in the second, third, and fourth sacral segments of the spinal cord.The last part of the large intestine in which undigested wastes are stored.The last few inches of the large intestine, in which feces are held until they are released from the body.The final division of the expansive gut, that proceeds the descending colon.The terminal portion of the digestive tract. Feces traverse the rectum and exit through the anal aperture.A compact, muscular conduit that constitutes the final segment of the large intestine, linking it to the anus.The initial segment of the rectum is made up of four layers: an outer serous layer, a muscular layer, a submucous layer, and an innermost mucous layer that provides lubrication. The final third of the rectum lacks this outer serous layer.The rectum serves as a storage area for feces formed in the alimentary tract, the tube-like structure that runs from the mouth to the anus. When the rectal wall experiences pressure, nerve signals are sent to the brain, triggering the sensation of needing to have a bowel movement. This urge occurs when the accumulated feces stretch the rectum.It is uncommon for a baby to be born without a rectum or anus.Various diseases and conditions can impact the rectum, such as proctitis, which is inflammation, polyps, which are grape-like formations, and cancer.Obstruction of the rectum can occur due to narrowing, which might be a result of factors like radiotherapy, granuloma inguinale (a sexually transmitted disease), or a pelvic infection. In uncommon instances, an ulcer may form in the rectum, leading to bleeding and discharge.Rectal prolapse happens when the inner lining of the rectum extends out of the anus. In the case of a rectocele, both the rectum and the back wall of the vagina protrude downward into the vaginal space.Rectal conditions are commonly identified through a rectal exam and internal inspections using proctoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, which involve rigid or flexible viewing instruments.The final five inches of the large intestine, stretching from the sigmoid colon to the anus.