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external anal sphincter

Term ID
UBERON:0001367
Synonyms
  • external sphincter ani
  • musculus sphincter ani externus
  • sphincter ani externus
Definition
The Sphincter ani externus (external anal sphincter) is a flat plane of muscular fibers, elliptical in shape and intimately adherent to the integument surrounding the margin of the anus. [WP,unvetted]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphincter_ani_externus_muscle
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