• Source: Hindgut

The hindgut (or epigaster) is the posterior (caudal) part of the alimentary canal. In mammals, it includes the distal one third of the transverse colon and the splenic flexure, the descending colon, sigmoid colon and up to the ano-rectal junction. In zoology, the term hindgut refers also to the cecum and ascending colon.




Structure






= Blood supply

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Arterial supply is by the inferior mesenteric artery, and venous drainage is to the portal venous system. Lymphatic drainage is to the chyle cistern.




= Nerve supply

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The hindgut is innervated via the inferior mesenteric plexus. Sympathetic innervation is from the lumbar splanchnic nerves (L1-L2), parasympathetic innervation is from S2-S4.




= Development

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See also


Hindgut fermentation




External links


digest-035—Embryo Images at University of North Carolina

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• Archaeol
• Hindgut
• Hindgut fermentation
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• Development of the digestive system
• Monogastric
• Insect
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Arthropod
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