splenic flexure of colon
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Splenic-flexure syndrome — is a term sometimes used to describe bloating, muscle spasms of the colon, and upper abdominal discomfort thought to be caused by trapped gas at the splenic (as opposed to hepatic) flexure in the colon; the pain caused can be excruciating and… … Wikipedia
splenic flexure — n the sharp bend of the colon under the spleen where the transverse colon joins the descending colon called also left colic flexure … Medical dictionary
splenic flexure syndrome — n pain in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen that may radiate upward to the left shoulder and inner aspect of the left arm and that sometimes mimics angina pectoris but is caused by bloating and gas in the colon * * * constipation with left… … Medical dictionary
Splenic flexure — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = flexura coli dextra, flexura coli sinistra GraySubject = 249 GrayPage = 1180 Caption = Colorectal anatomy. (Splenic flexure labeled at upper right.) Caption2 = Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for … Wikipedia
splenic flexure — noun : the sharp bend of the colon under the spleen where the transverse colon joins the descending colon … Useful english dictionary
Colon (anatomy) — For other uses, see Colon. Colon (anatomy) Front of abdomen, showing surface markings for liver, stomach, and large intestine. Gray s … Wikipedia
flexure — A bend, as in an organ or structure. SYN: flexura [TA]. [L. flexura] anorectal f. [TA] the anteroposterior curve or angle, with convesity directed anteriorly, of the anorectal junction; tonus of the puborectalis (muscle) produces the … Medical dictionary
colon distention — noun The enlargement of the splenic flexure which is beyond the limits of normal colonic distention … Wiktionary
Transverse colon — 1: Ascending colon 2: Transverse colon 3: Descending colon 4: Sigmoid colon 5: Rectum … Wikipedia
Duodenojejunal flexure — Superior and inferior duodenal fossæ … Wikipedia
