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ileocecal valve
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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. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ileocecal_valve ]
Term info
Label
ileocecal valve
Synonyms
- valva ileocaecalis (valva ilealis)
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uberon
has related synonym
valva ileocaecalis, Tulp's valve
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UBERON:0000569