Right hepatic flexure

What does "Right hepatic flexure" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

The "right hepatic flexure" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific part of the digestive system. It's the bend in the large intestine, or colon, near the liver. This bend is located on the right side of the body, just below the liver. It's a part of the path that food waste takes on its way out of the body.

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