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splenic flexure
/splˈɛnɪk flˈɛkʃʊɹ/
left colic flexure
Splenic flexure
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a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper-left quadrant of the abdomen where the transverse colon meets the descending colon
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
splenic flexures
What is "splenic flexure"?
The splenic flexure, also known as the left colic flexure, is a sharp bend in the colon located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen. It serves as a junction between the transverse colon and the descending colon. The splenic flexure is in close proximity to the spleen, which can influence its position and shape. It plays a role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as in the transit of waste material through the digestive system.
