Rectum and anus. Artwork showing the human rectum and anus in longitudinal section seen from the front. The rectum (down right) is the final part of t
Rectum and anus. Artwork showing the human rectum and anus in longitudinal section seen from the front. The rectum (down right) is the final part of the digestive system, used to store faeces prior to removal via the anus (lower right). Various sets of muscles (red) control these motions.
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