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The [[anus]] is a ring of [[muscle]] at the end of the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that holds tight until [[faeces]] is ready to be released. | The [[anus]] is a ring of [[muscle]] at the end of the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that holds tight until [[faeces]] is ready to be released. | ||
Revision as of 12:18, 5 June 2019
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
The anus is part of the digestive system that poo comes out of.
About the Anus
- The muscles in the anus need to relax to let out the poo. You should not try to 'push' the poo out or it can cause piles.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The anus is a ring of muscle at the end of the digestive system that holds tight until faeces is ready to be released.
About The Anus
- The anus is found at the end of the rectum.
- When the muscles of the anus relax then faeces can be released.
- When the muscles of the anus contract it holds the faeces in.
- If the faeces does not come out when you relax then you have constipation and need to eat more fibre.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The anus is a sphincter at the end of the digestive system that holds tight until faeces is ready to be egested.