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The rectum is the final section of the large intestine in the human body, located between the sigmoid colon and the anus. It is a muscular tube that serves as a temporary storage site for fecal matter before it is eliminated from the body through the anus during a bowel movement.
The rectum is around 12-15 cm long and is divided into three sections: the upper rectum, the middle rectum, and the lower rectum. The rectum is lined with mucous membrane, which secretes mucus to lubricate the stool as it passes through the rectum and out of the anus.
The rectum plays an important role in the elimination of waste products from the body. When the rectum is full, it sends signals to the brain indicating the need to have a bowel movement. The process of elimination is controlled by a complex set of nerve signals and muscular contractions that work together to move the feces out of the rectum and through the anus.