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  2. Human anus - Wikipedia

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    In humans, the anus (pl.: anuses or ani; from Latin ānus, "ring", "circle") [1] [2] is the external opening of the rectum located inside the intergluteal cleft.Two sphincters control the exit of feces from the body during an act of defecation, which is the primary function of the anus.

  3. Fistula - Wikipedia

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    Gastric fistula: from the stomach to the skin surface (K38.3) Fistula of appendix Anal and rectal fissures and fistulas Anal fistula Anorectal fistula (fecal fistula, fistula-in-ano): connecting the rectum or other anorectal area to the skin surface. This results in abnormal discharge of feces through an opening other than the anus.

  4. Anal canal - Wikipedia

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    In humans, the anal canal is approximately 2.5 to 4 cm (0.98 to 1.57 in) long, from the anorectal junction to the anus. [2] [3] [4] It is directed downwards and backwards.. It is surrounded by inner involuntary and outer voluntary sphincters which keep the lumen closed in the form of an anteroposterior sl

  5. Gastrointestinal tract - Wikipedia

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    The human gastrointestinal tract consists of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and is divided into the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts. [3] The GI tract includes all structures between the mouth and the anus , [ 4 ] forming a continuous passageway that includes the main organs of digestion, namely, the stomach , small intestine ...

  6. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    The opening between the lips is termed the oral fissure, and the opening into the throat is called the fauces. [9] At either side of the soft palate are the palatoglossus muscles which also reach into regions of the tongue. These muscles raise the back of the tongue and also close both sides of the fauces to enable food to be swallowed.

  7. Rectum - Wikipedia

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    The human rectum is a part of the lower gastrointestinal tract. The rectum is a continuation of the sigmoid colon , and connects to the anus . The rectum follows the shape of the sacrum and ends in an expanded section called an ampulla where feces is stored before its release via the anal canal .

  8. Anus - Wikipedia

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    Bowel contents that pass through the anus include the gaseous flatus and the semi-solid feces, which (depending on the type of animal) include: indigestible matter such as bones, hair pellets, endozoochorous seeds and digestive rocks; [3] residual food material after the digestible nutrients have been extracted, for example cellulose or lignin ...

  9. Colostomy - Wikipedia

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    A loop of the bowel is pulled out onto the abdomen and held in place with an external device. The bowel is then sutured to the abdomen and two openings are created in the one stoma: one for stool and the other for mucus. End colostomy: A stoma is created from one end of the bowel.