Plica semilunaris coli

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As Plicae semilunares coli (singular: semilunar fold coli ) is defined as crescent-shaped cross-folds of the colon wall , which in the lumen extend the colon. They form together with the taeniae the bulges (haustra) of the colon that give it a segmented appearance.

Normal findings in the transverse colon . The multiple folds of the mucous membrane are clearly visible

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