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Deep external anal sphincter - ...
Other Terms:
External sphincter ani,
Sphincter ani externus,
Musculus sphincter ani externus,
Sphincter externe de l'anus
Muscle parts
Subcutaneous part, Superficial part; Deep part
Latin name
Musculus sphincter ani externus
Latin muscle parts
Pars subcutanea, Pars superficialis; Pars profunda
Group
Pelvis/perineal wall – lateral musculature – middle and external layers
Etymology
The English name for this muscle is the outer muscle toward the surface that is around the ring that binds tight. The word sphincter comes from the Greek sphinkter meaning “that which binds tight,” which in turn comes from the Greek verb sphingein meaning “to bind tight.” The word ani is the genitive form of anus, which comes from the Latin for “ring.” This describes the ring-like structure of the anus. The Latin term externus means “outward.” The term superficialis is Latin for “near the surface.” It arises from the Latin superficies meaning “surface”.
Origin
Deep part – Fibers blend in the perineal body with more anterior muscles of the middle layer of the perineum; some fibers blend with pubococcygeus above Superficial part – Fibers blend in the perineal body with more anterior muscles of the external layer of the perineum.
Insertion
Deep part - End of the coccyx and onto the anococcygeal ligament. Superficial part - End of the coccyx and onto the anococcygeal ligament.
Action
Narrows the anal canal.
Nerve supply
Pudendal nerve (S2 and S3) or from small direct branches of sacral ventral rami (S2 and S3)
Blood supply
Internal pudendal artery from the internal iliac artery.
Latin
Musculus sphincter ani externus
French
Sphincter externe de l'anus
