rectum

• Segment terminal du tube digestif qui relie le côlon sigmoïde à l'anus et qui assure le stockage et l'évacuation des matières fécales.

The final section of the digestive tract, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus, responsible for storing and expelling feces.

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   The final straight section of the large intestine, connecting the sigmoid colon to the anus, where feces are stored before elimination.

   Rectum

   • The rectum is responsible for storing stool until it is expelled.
   • A doctor may perform a rectal exam to check the health of the rectum.
   • The sigmoid colon leads directly into the rectum.