Term Name:	ileocecal valve
Synonyms:	Tulp's valve, valva ileocaecalis
Definition:	The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle situated at the junction of the small intestine (ileum) and the large intestine. Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0000569]