Overview Large intestinal motility functions fecal material moves from cecum through colon, to rectum, and to anal canal login to view 1 more bullet fecal material is destined for excretion segmentation contractions mix intestinal contents of large intestine occur in cecum and proximal colon contractions are associated with characteristic sac-like segments called haustra in large intestine mass movements move intestinal contents of large intestine over long distances 1-3 times per day propel fecal material into rectum login to view 2 more bullets defecation rectosphincteric reflex login to view 8 more bullets gastrocolic reflex login to view 1 more bullet