puborectalis

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puborectalis

  1. (anatomy) The group of fibers that form a sling for the rectum.
    • 2018, Alex Blasdel, The Guardian, 30 November:
      While standing or sitting, the puborectalis helps to keep us continent by cinching our bowel closed.
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