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Normal Anorectal Anatomy

Smooth Muscle / Internal Sphincter

The internal sphincter in a normal individual is represented by a thickening of the circular layer of the smooth involuntary muscle of the bowel, located in the anorectal area.

The precise limits of this structure at different ages has not been accurately determined.

Normal anatomy coronal view graphic illlustration.

Normal Anatomy Coronal View

Normal anatomy sagittal view graphic illustration.

Normal Anatomy Sagittal View

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