Rectal columns are anatomical formations that are located in the rectum and protrude out through the anus in the form of columns of skin, mucous membranes and connective tissue. They can come in different sizes and shapes, but are usually conical or cylindrical in shape and reach lengths of up to several centimeters.
The rectal columns play an important role in the anatomy of the rectum and no less important in the functioning of the body. Thanks to them, the elasticity of the rectum is formed and maintained, preventing