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Yes there is the Internal and External Anal Sphincters.

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Does the anal canal have muscles?

The anal canal has a ring of muscle, called the anal sphincter


What would happen if the anal sphincter failed?

There are 2 anal sphincter's; if they fail then feces will drip out of the anus.


What controls the flow of waste through the anus?

the two anal sphincter muscles


How does the muscle of the internal anal sphincter differ from that of the external anal sphincter?

The internal urethral sphincter an involuntary sphincter that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being used. The external urethral sphincter is fashioned by skeletal muscles as the urethra passes thorugh the pelvic floor.This sphincter is voluntary controlled.


Which is the voluntary sphincter of the anal canal?

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bulbospongiosus, external urethral sphincter, extrernal anal sphincter, Gluteus maximus, iliococcygeus


What parts make up the anus?

The anus is made up of two sphincter muscles: the internal anal sphincter, which is involuntary, and the external anal sphincter, which is under voluntary control. The anus also contains sensitive nerve endings that detect the passage of stool.


The voluntary sphincter is the -----sphincter?

outer anal sphincter


How do you enter penis into anus?

Tearing and the spreading of bacteria from fecal matter.


What does the anal sphincter muscle do?

The anal sphincter stops feces from falling out.


What vessel contains sphincter?

The gastrointestinal tract contains sphincters, which are circular muscles that regulate the movement of material through the digestive system. Some examples of sphincters in the gastrointestinal tract include the lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and anal sphincter.


Which sphincter allows for defecation and is under voluntary control?

The external anal sphincter is under voluntary control. You have the urge to defecate because your internal anal sphincter involuntarily opens, but you can keep yourself from going to the bathroom because your external anal sphincter is voluntarily closed. Hope that helps!