2 Anatomy Terms
| Definition | Name | Synonym | Primary Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| a single, H-shaped cell which lies just above the anus and connects the roof of the anal canal to the dorsal bodywall; its contractions act to increase the size of the anal opening by lifting the roof of the rectum and hence facilitate expulsion of intestinal contents. | anal depressor muscle | dilator muscle | WBbt:0004292 |
| intestinal muscle cell, attach to intestine and body wall anterior to anus | intestinal muscle | stomato-intestinal muscle | WBbt:0005796 |
1 Genes
| WormBase Gene ID | Gene Name | Sequence Name | Organism |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBGene00006527 | tax-6 | C02F4.2 | Caenorhabditis elegans |
