Canine GI Flashcards
tissue layer of the esophagus in the neck
loose connective tissue
esophageal hiatus
where the esophagus goes through the diaphragm and enters the abdomen
4 Muscles that form the Linea Alba
- External abdominal oblique m.
- Internal abdominal oblique m.
- Transversus abdominis m.
- Rectus abdominis m.
tissue layer of the esophagus in the thorax and abdomen
serosa
What type of muscle runs the entire length of the esophagus in the dog?
striated muscle
Two Sphincters of the Esophagus
- Cranial Sphincter
- Lower Esophageal Sphincter (Cardiac)
Peritoneum
serous membrane of the abdominal cavity
In what sex dog is the peritoneal cavity fully enclosed?
male
parietal peritoneum
not on organ
visceral peritoneum
on or supporting an organ
Which organ DOES have parietal peritoneum, and on what surface?
Kidneys (on their ventral surface)
omentum
peritoneal structure associated with the stomach
greater omentum
expands/folds, connects greater curvature of stomach to the intestines
lesser omentum
connects stomach to the liver
gastrosplenic ligament
runs between greater omentum and hilus of the spleen
omental bursa
space formed between the superficial and deep leaves of the greater omentum
epiploic foramen
opening to access omental bursa; close to caudate process of the liver, caudal vena cava, and portal vein
4 Layers of the Stomach
- Serosa/visceral peritoneum
- Smooth muscle
- Submucosa
- Mucosa
gastric pits
holes and indentations in the mucosa of the stomach
ruggae
folds of the stomach lining (submucosa)
4 Parts of the Stomach
- Cardiac part
- Fundus
- Body
- Pylorus
Cardiac part
where the esophagus enters the stomach
fundus
dome-shaped, blind area that is left and dorsal to cardiac part
pylorus (pyloric part)
distal 1/3 of stomach (measured along lesser curvature)
Average pH of the stomach?
2.0
What part of the stomach secretes more than just mucus, and what does it secrete?
Fundus - also secretes HCl and proteolytic enzymes
Where does the stomach sit in the body when it is empty?
lies more to the left of midline
What happens to the fundus when full of food?
protrudes dorsally and to the left
Overall movement of stomach after a meal?
extends caudally and ventrally
Where is the cardiac part of the stomach fixed at?
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