Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:anatomical_structure
|
| gptkbp:adjacentTo |
Coccyx
Sacrum Prostate (in males) Vagina (in females) |
| gptkbp:arterialSupply |
Inferior rectal artery
Middle rectal artery Superior rectal artery |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Anal fissure
Hemorrhoids Rectal cancer Rectal prolapse |
| gptkbp:bloodSupply |
Inferior rectal artery
Middle rectal artery Superior rectal artery |
| gptkbp:connectsTo |
Anal canal
Sigmoid colon |
| gptkbp:coveredBy |
Adventitia (lower two-thirds)
Peritoneum (upper third) |
| gptkbp:embryologicalOrigin |
Hindgut
|
| gptkbp:firstDescribed |
Galen
|
| gptkbp:function |
Stores feces
|
| gptkbp:hasSphincter |
External anal sphincter
Internal anal sphincter |
| gptkbp:histology |
Goblet cells
Muscularis externa Simple columnar epithelium |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rectum
|
| gptkbp:innervates |
Autonomic nervous system
|
| gptkbp:latinEtymology |
Straight
|
| gptkbp:length |
Approximately 12-15 cm
|
| gptkbp:location |
Pelvis
|
| gptkbp:nerveSupply |
Inferior hypogastric plexus
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Large intestine
|
| gptkbp:peritonealRelation |
Lower third not covered
Middle third covered anteriorly Upper third covered anteriorly and laterally |
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Rectum
|
| gptkbp:signature |
gptkb:CT_scan
MRI Colonoscopy |
| gptkbp:significance |
Site of hemorrhoids
Site of rectal cancer |
| gptkbp:venousDrainage |
Inferior rectal vein
Middle rectal vein Pararectal lymph nodes Superior rectal vein |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anus
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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