anal sphincter
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anal sphincter — n either of two sphincters controlling the closing of the anus: a) an outer sphincter of striated muscle extending from the coccyx to the central tendinous part of the perineum and surrounding the anus immediately beneath the skin called also… … Medical dictionary
anal sphincter — noun the sphincter muscle of the anus • Syn: ↑sphincter ani, ↑musculus sphincter ani • Hypernyms: ↑sphincter, ↑anatomical sphincter, ↑sphincter muscle • Part Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Anal sphincter muscles — can refer to:* Sphincter ani externus muscle * Sphincter ani internus muscle … Wikipedia
anal sphincter external — musculus sphincter ani externus … Medical dictionary
anal sphincter internal — musculus sphincter ani internus … Medical dictionary
external anal sphincter — n ANAL SPHINCTER (a) … Medical dictionary
internal anal sphincter — n ANAL SPHINCTER (b) … Medical dictionary
external anal sphincter — noun see anal sphincter … Useful english dictionary
internal anal sphincter — noun see anal sphincter … Useful english dictionary
sphincter — [ sfɛ̃ktɛr ] n. m. • 1548; mot lat. d o. gr. ♦ Muscle annulaire disposé autour d un orifice naturel qu il resserre et ferme en se contractant. Sphincter de l anus; sphincter anal, vaginal. ● sphincter nom masculin (bas latin sphincter, du grec… … Encyclopédie Universelle
