| nodi lymphatici paracolici | Nodes located in the mesocolon; they are of two classes: para-colic lymph nodes, located in immediate proximity to the colon; colic lymph nodes located along the arteries supplying the colon. Synonym: nodi lymphatici mesocolici, nodi lymphatici paracolici. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| sulci paracolici | The grooves between the lateral aspect of the ascending or descending colon and the abdominal wall. Synonym: sulci paracolici, paracolic recesses. (05 Mar 2000) |