Digestive System pp (part 2) Flashcards
Gingiva
the mucous membrane that surounds the teeth
- gingiv/o
Salivary glands
groups of cells that secrete saliva
- sialaden/o, Sial/o
Pharynx
cavity in the caudal oral cavity that joins the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems
- aka throat
- pharyng/o
Gullet
a collapsible muscular tube that leads from the oral cavity to the stomach
- aka esophagus
Sphincter
ringlike muscle that constricts an opening
Abdomen
-aka the peritoneal/digestive system
holds the remaining digestive organs
located btwn the diaphragm adn pelvis
Peritoneum
the membrane lining that covers the abdominal and pelvic cavity and some of the organs in this area
paxetal - abdominal and pelvic
visceral - abdominal organs
omentum - connects stomach and other organs
stomach
saclike organ that aides in the digestion of food
Monogastric vs ruminant
Monogastric - one true glandular stomach
Ruminant - one true stomach plus 3 forestomachs
The parts of the stomach
- cardia
- fundus
- antrum
- pylorus
- pyloric spincter
- rugae
Cardia
entrance near esophagus
Fundus
cranial, rounded part of the stomach
Antrum
Caudal part of the stomach
Body
main part of the stomach
Pylorus
narrow passage between the stomach and the duodenum