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Anal Canal MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Anal Canal
Tree Number(s)
A03.556.124.526.070
A03.556.249.249.070
Unique ID
D001003
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001003
Annotation
inflammation = PROCTITIS; do not confuse entry term ANAL GLAND with ANAL GLANDS, ANIMAL see ANAL SACS; /‌abnorm: consider also ANORECTAL MALFORMATIONS
Scope Note
The terminal segment of the LARGE INTESTINE, beginning from the ampulla of the RECTUM and ending at the anus.
Entry Term(s)
Anal Gland
Anal Gland, Human
Anal Glands, Human
Anal Sphincter
Anus
Detrusor External Sphincter
External Anal Sphincter
Internal Anal Sphincter
See Also
Proctoscopy
Consider Also
consider also terms at PROCT-
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/04/14
Anal Canal Preferred
Anal Sphincter Narrower
Anal Gland, Human Narrower
Anus Narrower
External Anal Sphincter Narrower
Internal Anal Sphincter Narrower
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