Anal valves

The anal valves are small valve-like folds at the lower ends of the anal sinuses in the rectum. The anal valves join together the lower ends of the anal columns. The anal sinuses are located between them. The valves and sinuses form the pectinate line. The anal valves are small valve-like folds at the lower ends of the anal sinuses in the rectum. The anal valves join together the lower ends of the anal columns. The anal sinuses are located between them. The valves and sinuses form the pectinate line. This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 1185 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)