Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
The stomach stores about —— litre of food?
A
2-3 L
2
Q
What is the medial relation of the stomach?
A
Celiac trunk, Aorta, epiploic foramen, common bile duct
3
Q
What is the lateral relation of the stomach?
A
Spleen and transverse colon
4
Q
State the location of the cardia?
A
It surrounds the cardiac orifice
It lies posterior to the 6th costal cartilage 2-4 cm from the midline at the level of T11 meve
5
Q
What is the angular incisure?
A
It indicates the junction between the body and the pyloric part it is just left to the midline
