Term Name: anal canal
Synonyms: anal canal, anal canal viewed anatomically, anal pad, anatomical anal canal, anus, canalis analis, cloaca, cloacal chamber, mesenteron, pars analis recti
Definition: The terminal part of the large intestine, continuous proximally with the rectum and distally terminates with the anus.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0000159]

Relationships
develops from: embryonic skin basal layer
is part of: anal region large intestine
has parts: anal canal epithelium anal column anal sinus gland of anal canal inferior rectal artery keratinized epithelial cell of the anal canal lumen of anal canal mucosa of anal canal muscle layer of anal canal pectinate line submucosa of anal canal
is a type of: anatomical conduit ectoderm-derived structure