anorektalkanalens
The anorektalkanalens, or anorectal canal, refers to the distal portion of the digestive tract that extends from the anorectal junction, where the rectum ends, to the anal opening. It comprises the lower end of the rectum and the anal canal and plays a central role in continence and defecation.
The anorectal canal includes the final rectal segment and the canal leading to the anus. The mucosal
Arterial supply comes from the superior rectal artery (a branch of the inferior mesenteric artery) and, to
Function and clinical relevance
The anorectal canal stores feces in the rectum and coordinates defecation through sphincter control. Common conditions