anal sphincter

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anal sphincter - the sphincter muscle of the anus

musculus sphincter ani, sphincter ani

anus - the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal

anatomical sphincter, sphincter, sphincter muscle - a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening

musculus sphincter ani externus - an external ring of striated muscle surrounding the anus

musculus sphincter ani internus - an internal ring of smooth muscle formed by circular fibers of the rectum

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