Puborectalis Muscle

The puborectalis muscle plays a critical role in bowel elimination. Sitting upright on a traditional toilet keeps the puborectalis firm, holding the colon in a compressed state. Elevating the knees causes the puborectalis to relax, allowin…

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The puborectalis muscle plays a critical role in bowel elimination. Sitting upright on a traditional toilet keeps the puborectalis firm, holding the colon in a compressed state. Elevating the knees causes the puborectalis to relax, allowing the colon to open.