Puborectalis muscle
Puborectalis muscle
The Puborectalis muscle (pronunciation: pyoo-boh-rek-TAY-lis) is a critical component of the pelvic floor muscles, which support the pelvic organs and help in maintaining continence.
Etymology
The term "Puborectalis" is derived from Latin, where "pubo" refers to the pubic bone and "rectalis" pertains to the rectum.
Function
The Puborectalis muscle forms a sling around the rectum's junction with the anal canal, helping to maintain the anorectal angle. This muscle plays a crucial role in fecal continence, as it relaxes during defecation and contracts to maintain continence.
Related Terms
- Pelvic floor: The group of muscles that span the bottom of the pelvis, supporting the pelvic organs.
- Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.
- Anal canal: The terminal part of the large intestine, located between the rectum and anus.
- Anorectal angle: The angle formed at the junction of the rectum and the anal canal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Puborectalis muscle
- Wikipedia's article - Puborectalis muscle
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