The anus (frae Laitin anus, meanin 'ring, anus', which is frae Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂no-, meanin ring, circle) is an openin at the opposite end o an ainimal's digestive tract frae the mooth.
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Its function is tae control the expulsion o faeces, unwantit semi-solit matter produced during digestion. The human anus is the freemit openin o the rectum. Twa sphincters control the exit o faeces frae the bouk during an act o defecation, which is the primar function o the anus.
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Formation o anus in proto- an deuterostomes | |
Details | |
Precursor | Proctodeum |
System | Alimentary, sometimes reproductive |
Artery | Inferior rectal artery |
Vein | Inferior rectal vein |
Nerve | Inferior rectal nerves |
Lymph | Superficial inguinal lymph nodes |
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Laitin | Anus |
TA | A05.7.05.013 |
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TA | A05.7.05.013 |
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