Factors contributing to stool continence

Anatomy of the anal canal, rectum, and distal colon illustrating the factors that contribute to stool continence.

Modified from: Whitehead WE, Schuster MM. Gastrointestinal disorders: Behavioral and physiological basis for treatment. Academic Press, Orlando 1985.

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