External anal sphincter

System Muscular
SNOMED CT 244969008

External anal sphincter

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].

Also known as external sphincter ani, musculus sphincter ani externus — per UBERON

The External anal sphincter is a part of the Muscular.

Also identified as