Circular folds
Valvular flaps in the small intestine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The circular folds (also known as valves of Kerckring, valves of Kerchkring, plicae circulares, plicae circulae, and valvulae conniventes) are large valvular flaps projecting into the lumen of the small intestine.
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Circular folds | |
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Location | Small intestine |
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Latin | plicae circulares |
TA98 | A05.6.01.007 |
TA2 | 2943 |
FMA | 15071 |
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