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Muscle encircling the anus, automatically controls passage of gas and feces
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The circular band or ring of muscle that controls the release of feces from the anus.
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Circular muscles that allow waste materials to pass through the anal opening. When the anal sphincter contracts, it closes the opening. The anal sphincter has two muscles – internal and external. Both muscles work to maintain bowel control.
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external and internal anal muscles that prevent stool from leaving the rectum
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Circular muscles that, when relaxed, allow waste materials to pass through the anal opening and, when contracted, close the opening.
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the sphincter muscle of the anus
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the rings of muscle around the anus that give bowel control.
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the muscles surrounding the anus that are able to contract or close the opening / anus
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Two rings of muscles surrounding the rectum and anus which help to control passage of bowel movements.
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valvelike muscle that keeps the anus closed except during defecation
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a series of circular muscles, the majority of which are under voluntary control, which prevent the release of gas or stool from the anus.
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he ci rcular band or ring of muscle that controls the release of feces from the anus
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A muscular portion of the anal canal that controls the flow of stool from the body.
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a ring of muscle fibres at the opening of the rectum, controlling the opening and closing of the anus
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