The last few centimeters of the rectum are known as the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
anal canal, anus
The anus, or anal canal, is the last few centimeters of the rectum.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a rule of thumb for determining the baseline mental status of an elderly patient?
A) Elderly people generally cannot remember recent events, but they should have good recall of people and past events. B) The patient should be assumed to have normal cognitive functioning until proven otherwise. C) Patients living in nursing homes should be assumed to have cognitive impairment until proven otherwise. D) Cognitive function declines 7 to 10 percent every five years after age 65.
Health Professions
Which of the following is NOT part of the lower respiratory tract?
A) Lungs B) Larynx C) Trachea D) Windpipe
Health Professions