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THE ANUS
the anus is a sphincter muscle located at the end of the gastrointestinal tract The anus like any other muscle in the body it contracts.
The anus works by inter-rectal pressure building up. The pressure is caused by waste building up. Relaxation of the sphincter cause waste to be pushed out of the anus (also known as a bowel movement) .
The only function of the anus is to expel waste out of the alimentary canal.