Chapter 23 - Stomach Flashcards
what are the four parts of the stomach?
fundus, cardia, body, and pylorus
how many sphincters are in the stomach?
two; cardiac and pyloric
separates esophagus from stomach
cardiac sphincter
separates stomach from duodenum
pyloric sphincter
convex lateral surface
greater curvature
convex medial surface
lesser curvature
folded visceral peritoneum
omenta
another name for visceral fat deposition
omentum
79th organ
mesentery
attaches abdominal organs at the posterior abdominal wall
mesentery
two areas of folded visceral peritoneum
mesentery and omenta
potential space between parietal and visceral peritoneum
peritoneal cavity
potential space behind parietal peritoneum
retroperitoneal cavity
organs of the retroperitoneal cavity
kidneys, ureter, pancreas, aorta, inferior vena cava
potential space under parietal peritoneum
subperitoneal cavity