3.3 Anatomy of Stomach, Intestines and Accessory Organs Flashcards
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Stomach
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a backward C-shaped organ located along the left side of the abdomen below the diaphragm
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Cardiac sphincter
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- lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
- gastroesophageal sphincter
- Location where food enters the stomach from the esophagus
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Pyloric sphincter
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- location where food exits the stomach to small intestine
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Less curvature
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- concaved
- extends inward on the shorter side of the stomach
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Greater curvature
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- convex
- extends outward on the longer side of the stomach
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Peritoneum
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- serous membrane
- covers the stomach
- includes lesser and greater omentum
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Lesser omentum
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- attaches the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver
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Greater omentum
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- hangs down like an apron
- attaches the greater curvature of the stomach to the posterior wall of the abdomen
- covering the transverse colon and anterior surface of the small intestines
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Four parts of the stomach
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- cardia
- fundus
- body
- pyloric region
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Cardia
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- 1st part of the stomach
- where the food enters from the esophagus
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Fundus
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- 2nd part of the stomach
- dome-shaped top of the stomach just under the diaphragm
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Body
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- 3rd part of the stomach
- the wider midportion located between the fundus and pyloric region
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Pyloric region
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- 4th part of the stomach
- funnel-shaped region
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Functions of the stomach
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- temporary storage area for food
- mechanical food breakdown
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Rugae
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- folds within the stomach wall
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Oblique Layer
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- unique third layer in the muscularis externa
- mix food more efficiently with the gastric juices
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Ulcer
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- an open sore in the wall caused by the gradual disintegration of tissues
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Causes for stomach and duodenal ulcers
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- bacterial infection: Helicobacter Pylori
- Overuse of drugs, esp. Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID) and aspirin
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Chyme
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- a thick, soupy consistency of stomach contents
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Pyloric spincter
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- a narrow opening controlled by a valve at the base of the stomach
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Small Intestine
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- longest part of the gastrointestinal tract (approx. 20 ft long) from the pyloric sphincter to the ileocecal valve