Difference between revisions of "Anus"
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| − | A ring of [[muscle]] at the end of the [[digestive system]] that[[muscle]] holds | + | ==Key Stage 2== |
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | The [[anus]] is part of the [[Digestive System|digestive system]] that [[Faeces|poo]] comes out of. | ||
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| + | ===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]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | [[File:Anus.png|right|300px|thumb|A computer generated image showing the small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.]] | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ===About The Anus=== | ||
| + | : The [[anus]] is found at the end of the [[rectum]]. | ||
| + | : When the [[muscle]]s of the [[anus]] relax then [[faeces]] can be released. | ||
| + | : When the [[muscle]]s 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 08:54, 13 September 2018
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
The anus is a ring of muscle at the end of the digestive system that holds tight until faeces is ready to be released.