Ileocecal fold

Ileocecal fold is a part of the human anatomy, specifically within the digestive system. It is a fold of peritoneum that connects the ileum to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. This fold is important as it helps to maintain the position of the ileum and cecum within the abdominal cavity.

Anatomy

The ileocecal fold extends from the ileocecal junction to the right iliac fossa. It contains the ileocolic artery, which supplies blood to the ileum and cecum. The fold also contains the ileocolic vein, which drains blood from these areas.

Function

The primary function of the ileocecal fold is to maintain the position of the ileum and cecum within the abdominal cavity. This is important for the proper functioning of the digestive system. The fold also helps to protect the ileocolic artery and vein.

Clinical significance

Abnormalities of the ileocecal fold can lead to various medical conditions. For example, inflammation of the fold, known as ileitis, can cause abdominal pain and other symptoms. Similarly, obstruction of the ileocolic artery or vein can lead to ischemia of the ileum and cecum.

See also

• Ileum
• Cecum
• Ileocecal junction
• Ileocolic artery
• Ileocolic vein

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