Herniation of the anterior rectal wall through a weakened posterior vaginal wall is known as:
a. A cystocele
b. An enterocele
c. Uterine prolapse
d. A rectocele
ANS: D
A rectocele occurs when the posterior vaginal wall becomes weakened.
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