anus (a´nus) pl. a´ni the opening of the rectum on the body surface; the distal orifice of the alimentary canal.
Anus
anus
anus [a´nus] (pl. a´nus)
imperforate anus persistence of the anal epithelial plug so that the anus is closed, either completely or partially.
a·nus (  n s)n. pl. a·nus·es The opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste is eliminated from the body. Also called anal orifice, fundament. |
Anus
The opening at the lower end of the rectum. The anus and rectum are both part of the large intestine, a digestive system organ.
Mentioned in: Anal Atresia, Antihemorrhoid Drugs, Enterobiasis, Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids, Hirschsprung's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
anus
[ā′nəs]
the outlet at the terminal end of the anal canal lying in the fold between the buttocks. anal, adj.
anus [a´nus] (pl. a´nus)
the opening of the rectum on the body surface.
The anus. Left, Endoanal magnetic resonance image of the sphincter muscles. High-definition images can be obtained by using an endoanal MRI coil. Right, Explanatory diagram (coronal view in a normal patient). From Aspinall and Taylor Robinson, 2001.
imperforate anus congenital absence of the normal opening of the rectum. Called also anal atresia and atresia ani.
anus
the terminal opening of the alimentary canal. See also anal.
imperforate anus
congenital absence of the normal opening of the rectum. Called also anal atresia, atresia ani.
anus of Rusconi
see blastopore.
Patient discussion about anus.
Q. Pulling pain in anus. Dear friends, I am 32. I feel a Pulling pain in anus sometimes while i finish passing stool and some times when i sit for long time. No bleeding so far. Is it a symptoms of piles? If so what can be done to cure it without going to doctor or operation. Please help me. This pain makes me to feel that i am very old.
A. horsechestnut is supposed to help...here is some info about it:
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/horsechestnut/index.htm#uses
but i wouldn't get my hopes high.
Read more or ask a question about anushttp://nccam.nih.gov/health/horsechestnut/index.htm#uses
but i wouldn't get my hopes high.
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