Definition of Sigmoid valves. Meaning of Sigmoid valves. Synonyms of Sigmoid valves

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Definition of Sigmoid valves

Sigmoid valves
Sigmoid Sig"moid, Sigmoidal Sig*moid"al, a. [Gr. ???; ??? sigma + ??? form, likeness: cf. F. sigmo["i]de.] Curved in two directions, like the letter S, or the Greek [sigmat]. Sigmoid flexure (Anat.), the last curve of the colon before it terminates in the rectum. See Illust. under Digestive. Sigmoid valves. (Anat.) See Semilunar valves, under Semilunar.

Meaning of Sigmoid valves from wikipedia

- The sigmoid colon (or pelvic colon) is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the **** and ****. It forms a loop that averages about 35–40...
- three valves; in each posterior tibial vein there are between 8 and 19 valves, and in the anterior tibial veins there are between 8 and 11 valves. In the...
- The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux...
- the ascending colon to the transverse, the descending and finally the sigmoid colon) is the longest portion of the large intestine, and the terms "large...
- the obstructing point is close to the ileocecal valve and small intestine. In patients with sigmoid volvulus, although abdominal pain may be present...
- (4.7 in) long, and begins at the rectosigmoid junction (the end of the sigmoid colon) at the level of the third sacral vertebra or the sacral promontory...
- During a dissection, the colon could be traced from the ****, to the sigmoid colon, through the descending, transverse, and ascending sections. The...
- The transverse folds of **** (or Houston's valves or the valves of Houston) are semi-lunar transverse folds of the rectal wall that protrude into the...
- tissues; its injuries include anal sphincter lacerations and rectal and sigmoid colon (rectosigmoid) perforation, which might result in death. Lubricant...
- have a sigmoid valve or raphe, in the shape of a sigmoid function or the letter S. The species P. pacifi**** is characterized by lanceolate valves, around...