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anal canal

anal canal

The terminal part of the large intestine, continuous proximally with the rectum and distally terminates with the anus.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure anatomical conduit
Latin Name anal canal
FMA ID 15703

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anal canal?

The terminal part of the large intestine, continuous proximally with the rectum and distally terminates with the anus.

What is the Latin name for the anal canal?

The Latin name for the anal canal is anal canal.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:15703 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0000159 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.