#rectum the terminal section of the alimentary canal; from the sigmoid flexure to the anus
supertype: body_part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
part of: large_intestine
part: rectal_artery__arteria_rectalis one of the arteries supplying the rectal area
part: anus__arse__arsehole__asshole excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
part: anal_sphincter__sphincter_ani__sphincterani__musculus_sphincter_ani the sphincter muscle of the anus
part: musculus_sphincter_ani_externus an external ring of striated muscle surrounding the anus
part: musculus_sphincter_ani_internus an internal ring of smooth muscle formed by circular fibers of the rectum
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