Correlative anatomy of the anus and rectum.
An overview of the normal anatomy of the anus and rectum is provided with an emphasis on correlative imaging, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound. The major clinically important structures that can be assessed with these imaging modalities are reviewed.
Bennett
Andrew E
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Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA. abennet1@bidmc.harvard.edu
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012007:Rectum / Q000033:anatomy & histology*