A(n)_____ occurs when the intestine pinches as it protrudes through muscle of the body wall.

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A hiatal or inguinal hernia occurs when a portion of the intestine bulges out through a weak spot in the muscle of the body wall, often causing a visible bulge or lump. Adhesion refers to the abnormal joining of tissues that are normally separated, intussusception is a telescoping of the intestine into itself, and volvulus is a twisting of the intestine that can cause a blockage of blood flow.

A(n)_____ Occurs When the Intestine Pinches as It Protrudes Through