Duodenojejunal flexure

Flexura duodenojejunalis

Definition

Antoine Micheau

The duodenojejunal flexure (Flexura duodenojejunalis), is the end of the ascending part of duodenum, and is followed by the first ansa of the jejunum. The duodenojejunal flexure is generally abrupt and oriented ventro-caudally.

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