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].
internal pudendal artery
muscle of anal triangle
skeletal muscle tissue of diaphragm
skeletal muscle tissue of gluteus maximus
skeletal muscle tissue of iliacus
skeletal muscle tissue of internal intercostal muscle
skeletal muscle tissue of pectoralis major
skeletal muscle tissue of rectus abdominis
skeletal muscle tissue of transversus thoracis
Synonyms
Exact Synonyms:
external sphincter ani
;
musculus sphincter ani externus