Splenic flexure
Splenic Flexure
The Splenic Flexure (pronunciation: /ˈspliːnɪk ˈflɛkʃər/), also known as the left colic flexure or phrenicocolic ligament, is a part of the colon in the human body. It is the sharp bend between the transverse and the descending sections of the colon.
Etymology
The term "splenic flexure" is derived from the Latin words "splen" meaning spleen and "flexura" meaning a bend. This is due to its anatomical position adjacent to the spleen.
Anatomy
The splenic flexure is located near the spleen, hence its name. It is higher and more transverse than the hepatic flexure, the other major bend in the colon. The splenic flexure is attached to the diaphragm by the phrenicocolic ligament.
Related Terms
- Colon: The part of the large intestine that runs from the cecum to the rectum.
- Transverse Colon: The longest and most movable part of the colon, it crosses the abdomen from the right to the left side.
- Descending Colon: The part of the colon from the splenic flexure to the beginning of the sigmoid colon.
- Spleen: An organ in the upper far left part of the abdomen, to the left of the stomach.
- Hepatic Flexure: The sharp bend between the ascending and the transverse colon.
- Diaphragm: The primary muscle used in the process of inspiration, or inhalation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Splenic flexure
- Wikipedia's article - Splenic flexure
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