Lab Practical 3 Human Larynx/Stomach/Liver Model Flashcards
the flap at the top of the larynx that valves it open and closed
Epiglottis
the opening between the white flaps in the larynx model
rima glottidis
the big thick front sheath that doesn’t go all the way around
Thyroid Cartilage
the thin band in the front that turns into a thick band in the back, just under the rima glottidis
Cricoid Cartilage
the little cartilage claps that open and close the rima glottis
Arytenoid Cartilage
the striped tube
Trachea
the tube that brings food down and attaches to the stomach
Esophagus
the outside curve of the stomach
Greater Curvature
the inside curve of the stomach
Lesser Curvature
the part of the stomach where the esophagus connects at the very top
Cardiac Region
the top curved area of the stomach
Fundus
the main large part of the stomach
Body
the part of the stomach that is closest too the small intestine
Pyloric Region
the muscular valve on the end of the stomach towards the small intestine
Pyloric Sphincter
ridges on the inside of the stomach
Rugae