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.

Hindgut
Profile view of a human embryo estimated at twenty or twenty-one days old. (Hindgut labeled at lower left.)
Primitive kidney and bladder, from a reconstruction. (Hindgut labeled at upper left.)
Details
Carnegie stage10
PrecursorMesenchyme
Gives rise toTransverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
Identifiers
Latinmetenteron
TEE5.4.9.0.2.0.1
FMA45618
Anatomical terminology

Structure

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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

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