Rectum and anal canal Flashcards
1
Q
Arterial supply of the rectum
A
Superior 1/3rd: superior renal artery
Middle: middle renal artery
Inferior 1/3rd: inferior renal artery
2
Q
Venous drainage of the rectum
A
Superior 1/3rd: superior renal vein
Middle: middle renal vein
Inferior 1/3rd: inferior renal vein
3
Q
Peritonisation
A
Supeirior/ middle: retroperitonised
Inferior: no peritonisation
4
Q
What anatomical parts are important in faecal continence?
A
The pelvic floor
Internal/external anal sphincters