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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.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure fold of peritoneum
Latin Name ileocaecal fold
FMA ID 16532

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:16532 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:1200000 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — ileocecal fold Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.