Supports of Rectum
- Pelvic floor formed by levator ani muscles.
- Fascia of Waldeyer
- Lateral ligaments of rectum which are formed by the condensation of pelvic fascia
- Rectovesical fascia of Denonvillers, which extends from rectum behind to the seminal vesicles and prostate in front.
- Pelvic peritoneum
- Perineal body
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