Circular folds

Circular folds
Small intestine (jejunus-ileum) with circular folds.
Details
LocationSmall intestine
Identifiers
Latinplicae circulares
TA98A05.6.01.007
TA22943
FMA15071
Anatomical terminology

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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