Where Is the Rectosigmoid Located?
The Adult Human Rectum Is About 12 Centimetres (4.7 In) Long, and Begins at the Rectosigmoid Junction, the End of the Sigmoid Colon, at the Level of the Third...
The adult human rectum is about 12 centimetres (4.7 in) long, and begins at the rectosigmoid junction, the end of the sigmoid colon, at the level of the third sacral vertebra or the sacral promontory depending upon what definition is used.
What is your rectosigmoid?
The rectosigmoid is that portion of the large intestine in which the narrow sigmoid colon undergoes a gradual enlargement before joining the rectum. Its exact position is variable. By some it has been estimated to be about 2 inches (5 cm.) above the superior valve of Houston.
What and where is the sigmoid colon?
The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum.
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
