anal sphincter
anal sphincter · anal sphincters
The sphincter that surrounds the anusThe sphincter (ring muscle) that surrounds the anus.
Meaning
1 sensesThe sphincter (ring muscle) that surrounds the anus.
the sphincter muscle of the anus
Translations
3 languagesForms
plural: anal sphincters| Singular | anal sphincter |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- the sphincter muscle of the anus:sphincter animusculus sphincter ani
See also
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