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Houston’s valve

anatomy

Also known as: valve of Houston

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function

In rectum
…by permanent transverse folds (valves of Houston) that help to support the rectal contents. A sheath of longitudinal muscle surrounds the outside wall of the rectum, making it possible for the rectum to shorten in length.
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