Anatomical Sphincter — synonyms, definition

1. anatomical sphincter (Noun)

2 synonyms
sphincter sphincter muscle
1 definition

anatomical sphincter (Noun) — A ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening.

2 types of
muscle musculus
15 types
anal sphincter bladder sphincter musculus sphincter ani musculus sphincter ductus choledochi musculus sphincter ductus pancreatici musculus sphincter pupillae musculus sphincter pylori musculus sphincter urethrae musculus sphincter vesicae physiological sphincter pupillary sphincter pyloric sphincter pyloric valve sphincter ani urethral sphincter