Preferred Label : transverse fold of rectum;
Uberon definition : One of the semi-lunar transverse folds of the rectal wall that protrude into the anal
canal.;
Uberon synonym : horizontal fold of rectum; transverse rectal fold;
Uberon Function note : Their use seems to be to support the weight of fecal matter, and prevent its urging
toward the anus, which would produce a strong urge to defecate;
Origin ID : 0035377;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
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One of the semi-lunar transverse folds of the rectal wall that protrude into the anal
canal.
