rectum
In humans, the rectum is the last end of the large intestine , about 20 cm long , which ends in the anus . The rectum is divided again into two parts: the rectum ( rectal ) is from the anal canal through an internal sphincter ( internal anal sphincter separated). The intestinal contents are stored in the rectum until the next emptying. The defecation reflex is used for emptying .
In birds , the entire area of the large intestine beyond the appendix is referred to as the rectum because it cannot be divided into colon and rectum.
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Wiktionary: rectum - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations
Individual evidence
- ^ Hugo Cerny: digestive system . In: Franz-Viktor Salomon (ed.): Textbook of poultry anatomy . Fischer, Jerna, Stuttgart 1993, ISBN 3-334-60403-9 , pp. 155 .