Lecture 21 Stomach and Pancreas Flashcards
what is the O/Esophagus and where is it located?
- Tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach
* Posterior to the trachea
what epithelium makes up the Oesophagus Mucosa and what is its function?
- Stratified squamous epithelium
* Protection from abrasion
what does the Oesophagus Muscularis do?
Modified to propel food down to stomach
what kind of shape is the stomach?
J-Shaped organ
wheres the Stomach Location?
Base of esophagus
whats the Esophageal hiatus?
Esophagus passes through diaphragm
what does the Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) do?
prevents reflux
whats the 4 main parts of the stomach?
- Cardia
- Fundus
- Body
- Pylorus (pyloric antrum)
whats the omentum?
a double layer of peritoneum
connects one organ to another
whats the Lesser omentum?
Stomach to liver
whats the Greater omentum:?
Stomach to transverse colon
what is the Muscularis modified / specialised for?
Motility
what are the 3 layers of the Muscularis of the gut tube?
- Oblique (inner)
- Circular (middle)
- Longitudinal (outer)
whats Rugae?
Temporary folds that allow for the expansion of the stomach (1.5L)
• Important for storage function
Internal Surface of the Stomach
Rugae:
Notice folded core of submucosa with overlying mucosa
Modifications of the Gut Tube Gastric Glands
what epithelium makes up the mucosa?
Simple columnar epithelium
whats the mucosa of gastric glands?
- In-folding increases surface area for secretion (1.5L/day)
* Glands are permanent!