Term Name: | ileocecal valve |
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Synonyms: | Tulp's valve, valva ileocaecalis |
Definition: | 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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000569] |