The Sphincter ani externus (external anal sphincter) is a flat plane of muscular fibers, elliptical in shape and intimately adherent to the integument surrounding the margin of the anus. [WP,unvetted].
Comment:
Some literature reports don't consider the external anal sphincter to be a true sphincter muscle.
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
external sphincter ani; musculus sphincter ani externus