Lecture 24 (2): Stomach and intestines

Question 1

What are the four coats of the stomach (outer to inner)

Answer 1

Serous (visceral), Muscular (longitudinal and circular layers), submucosal, mucosal

Question 2

T/F: The fundus of the stomach is usually on the left side of the body

Answer 2

True; pylorus usually on the right

Question 3

How can you determine jejunum from the ileum?

Answer 3

The antimesenteric artery and ileocecal fold

Question 4

What comprises the rectum?

Answer 4

Internal and external anal sphincter and the anorectal line