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rectum

rectum

This smoother terminal part of the large intestine follows the front of the sacrum and narrows into the anal canal.

All languages

English
rectum
Norwegian
endetarm
Japanese
直腸 — ちょくちょう — chokuchō
Korean
직장 — jikjang
Spanish
recto
French
rectum
German
Mastdarm

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