CA Rectum

Clinical Anatomy
12-15 cm from anal verge.

Diameter
4 cm (upper part)
Dilated (lower part)

Posterior part of the lesser

pelvis and in front of lower
three pieces of sacrum and
the coccyx
Begins at the rectosigmoid
junction, at level of third
sacral vertebra
Ends at the anorectal
junction, 2-3 cm in front
of and a little below the
coccyx

 Divided into 3 parts

Upper third
Middle third
Lower third

3 distinct intraluminal
curves ( Valves of
Houston)