What is "hindgut"

Hindgut \Hind"gut`\, n. [Hind, a. + gut.] (Anat.) The posterior part of the alimentary canal, including the rectum, and sometimes the large intestine also.

n. (context anatomy English) The caudal part of the alimentary canal of an embryo, including the colon and the rectum

n. the caudal part of the alimentary canal in vertebrate embryos

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