adult posterior hindgut [FBbt_00003144]
Posterior-most region of the adult hindgut. It consists of a broadly expanded rectal sac (rectal ampulla) that tapers posteriorly to the narrow rectum proper, terminating at the anus. Protruding from the walls into the lumen of the rectal sac are two pairs of conical rectal papillae. (Miller, 1950)
adult posterior hindgut
ID: FBbt_00003144
Adult Anatomy
Posterior-most region of the adult hindgut. It consists of a broadly expanded rectal sac (rectal ampulla) that tapers posteriorly to the narrow rectum proper, terminating at the anus. Protruding from the walls into the lumen of the rectal sac are two pairs of conical rectal papillae. (Miller, 1950)
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- is part of: adult hindgut
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| adult rectum | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
| posterior intestine | exact synonym | Miller, 1950 |
Parts of adult posterior hindgut (7 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| adult anus | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult posterior hindgut longitudinal muscle cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| adult rectal papilla | Adult, Anatomy | |
| adult rectal sphincter cell | Adult, Muscle | |
| adult rectal valve | Adult, Anatomy |
Subclasses of adult posterior hindgut (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| female adult posterior hindgut | Adult, Anatomy | |
| male adult posterior hindgut | Adult, Anatomy |
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