Anorectal Anatomy Quiz: Practical Review

Leonardo E. Garcia, Stefano Tassinari, Javad Azadi, Haniee Chung, Susan Gearhart

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Abstract

Understanding anorectal and pelvic floor anatomy can be challenging but is paramount for every physician managing patients with anorectal pathology. Knowledge of anorectal anatomy is essential for managing benign, malignant, traumatic, and infectious diseases affecting the anorectum. This quiz is intended to provide a practical teaching guide for medical students, medical and surgical residents, and may serve as a review for practicing general surgeons and specialists.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2931-2945
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Volume27
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Anatomy
  • Anus
  • Pelvic floor
  • Rectum

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

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