Anal sphincter
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Anal sphincter | |
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Term | Anal sphincter |
Short definition | a ring of muscle fibers at the opening of the rectum, controlling the opening and closing of the anus |
Type | Medical term |
Specialty | General |
Language | English |
Source | AMA |
Comments |
Anal sphincter (definition) a ring of muscle fibers at the opening of the rectum, controlling the opening and closing of the anus
==Anal sphincter (overview)==