sphincter muscle

circular muscle

A structure, usually a circular muscle, that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning.

Tipo Muscle
Estructura principal muscle organ
Nombre latino circular muscle
FMA ID 75004

Subestructuras

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Preguntas frecuentes

What is the sphincter muscle?
A structure, usually a circular muscle, that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning.
What is the Latin name for the sphincter muscle?
The Latin name for the sphincter muscle is circular muscle.

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