title: Current concepts in anorectal physiology.
abstract: Anorectal physiology is primarily the study of anal sphincter and pelvic floor muscle function. Coincident with a developing interest in pelvic floor disorders has evolved a need for greater understanding of the normal physiological mechanisms, particularly in regard to faecal incontinence, and for increasingly sophisticated techniques whereby such function may be studied.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000502:physiology*; D003672:Defecation; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D010502:Perineum / Q000502:physiology; D011312:Pressure; D012007:Rectum / Q000502:physiology*; D012018:Reflex