ileocecal valve

Tulp's valve

The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.

Type Muscle
Latin Name Tulp's valve
FMA ID 15973

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ileocecal valve?
The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.
What is the Latin name for the ileocecal valve?
The Latin name for the ileocecal valve is Tulp's valve.

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