ileocecal fold

ileocaecal fold

A fold of peritoneum between the ileum and cecum. The upper border of the ileocecal fold is fixed to the ileum opposite its mesenteric attachment, and the lower border passes over the ileocecal junction to join the mesentery of the appendix (and sometimes the appendix itself as well). Behind the ileocecal fold is the inferior ileocecal fossa.

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal fold of peritoneum
Nombre latino ileocaecal fold
FMA ID 16532

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What is the ileocecal fold?
A fold of peritoneum between the ileum and cecum. The upper border of the ileocecal fold is fixed to the ileum opposite its mesenteric attachment, and the lower border passes over the ileocecal junction to join the mesentery of the appendix (and sometimes the appendix itself as well). Behind the ile
What is the Latin name for the ileocecal fold?
The Latin name for the ileocecal fold is ileocaecal fold.

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