<Tr> <Th> FMA </Th> <Td> 15711 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Anatomical terminology (edit on Wikidata) </Td> </Tr> <P> The human anus (from Latin anus meaning "ring", "circle") is the external opening of the rectum . Two sphincters control the exit of feces from the body during an act of defecation, which is the primary function of the anus . These are the internal anal sphincter and the external anal sphincter, which are circular muscles that normally maintain constriction of the orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning . The inner sphincter is involuntary and the outer is voluntary . It is located behind the perineum which is located behind the vagina in females and behind the scrotum in males . </P> <P> With anal sex, the anus can play a role in sexuality . Attitudes towards anal sex vary and it is illegal in some countries . The anus is often considered a taboo part of the body, and it is known by a large number of usually vulgar slang terms . The anus is also the site of potential infections and other conditions, including cancer . The traditional polite synonym for anus was fundament, though this euphemism is rarely heard now that medical terms are widely acceptable . </P>

Where is the anus located on a man