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THE ANUS

THE ANUS

WHAT IS 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 is a special type of muscle called sphincter muscle

THE ANAL SPINCTER


HOW DOES IT WORK??

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 ANUS' FUNCTION

The only function of the anus is to expel waste out of the alimentary canal.

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