Circular folds
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.
| Circular folds | |
|---|---|
Small intestine (jejunus-ileum) with circular folds. | |
| Details | |
| Location | Small intestine |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | plicae circulares |
| TA98 | A05.6.01.007 |
| TA2 | 2943 |
| FMA | 15071 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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