digestive organs/structures Flashcards
tongue
obvious
pharynx (naso, oro, laryngo)
naso (exit of nasal cavity), oro (everything behind tongue), laryngo (behind larynx)
uvula
dangalang
esophagus
path under laryngopharynx
stomach
exit point of esophagus
fundus (stomach)
topmost part
greater and lesser curvature (stomach)
big curve on bottom vs small curve on top
pylorus and pyloric sphincter (stomach)
end part of stomach, exit 2 small intestine
cardia and cardiac sphincter (stomach)
esophagus exit + immediate surrounding
duodenum (small intestine)
āCā connects pyloric sphincter to jejunum
jejunum (small intestine)
upper half of coiled small intestine
ileocecal valve (small intestine)
sphincter between ileum and colon (large intestine)
ileum (small intestine)
lower part of coiled small intestine
cecum (large intestine)
entrance pouch, directly above appendix
ascending colon (large intestine)
upwards portion of large intestine