Monday, January 12, 2009

Term of the Day


Internal Anal Sphincter: An involuntary sphincter surrounding the superior 2/3 of the anal canal. It is a thickening of the circular smooth muscle layer of the large intestine and is innervated by the pelvic splanchnic nerves. The sphincter responds to the pressure of feces in the rectal ampulla by relaxing.

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