The anal sphincters, along with the pelvic muscles that surround the end of the digestive tract, ensure controlled movement of digestive tract contents. There are many possible causes of fecal incontinence; in most cases, incontinence results from some combination of these causes. Critical to normal bowel function are:
Oilcloth is a tightly woven fabric, usually cotton or linen, which is then treated on one side to give it a waterproof finish. The coating traditionally was linseed oil, but is now more commercially sold with a PVC coating.
1. oil-a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water. sassafras oil-oil from root bark of sassafras trees; used in perfumery and as a disinfectant. calamus oil-carcinogenic oil from calamus root used as a perfume. mustard oil-oil obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap.