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(anatomy) The group of fibers that form a sling for the rectum, forming part of the levator ani.

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puborectalis

Source Word

puborectalis

(anatomy) The group of fibers that form a sling for the rectum, forming part of the levator ani.

Japanese Meaning

（解剖学）恥骨直腸筋：恥骨に始まり、直腸を取り巻く吊るし状の筋繊維群で、肛門挙筋の一部として直腸の位置保持に寄与する。

During the examination, the clinician palpated the puborectalis to assess the integrity of the pelvic floor.

診察中、医師は骨盤底の機能を評価するために、直腸のスリングを形成する恥骨直腸筋を触診した。

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(anatomy) The group of fibers that form a sling for the rectum, forming part of the levator ani.

While standing or sitting, the puborectalis helps to keep us continent by cinching our bowel closed.