Anal canal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000538",
  "term": "Anal canal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The terminal segment of the large intestine, extending from the rectum to the anus. This structure is responsible for the controlled expulsion of feces from the body. It is lined with specialized epithelial tissue and surrounded by sphincter muscles that regulate its opening and closing.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "anal membrane",
    "cloaca",
    "dorsal",
    "urogenital sinus",
    "ventral"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 721 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/anal-canal/"
}