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musculus sphincter ani

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musculus sphincter ani - the sphincter muscle of the anus

anal sphincter, 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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anal sphincter
anatomical sphincter
anus

involuntary muscle
musculus sphincter ani externus
musculus sphincter ani internus

skeletal muscle
smooth muscle
sphincter

sphincter ani
sphincter muscle
striated muscle

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