Stomach

Question 1

Stomach

Answer 1

Most dilatable part of the digestive tube

Question 2

Size

Answer 2

Capacity reaches about 1500ml in adults

Question 3

Position

Answer 3

1. Between esophagus and small intestine beginning
2. Lies in abdominal epigastric, umbilical, and left hypochondrial regions

Question 4

Shape

Answer 4

1. Shape is modified according to body position and shape
2. Supine position and short stout persons: horizontal shape (sheer horn)
3. Standing and tall slender persons: vertical shape
   ( J-shaped)

Question 5

Parts

Answer 5

1. 2 ends:
   - Cardiac
   - Pyloric
2. 2 borders (curvatures):
   - Right (lesser curvature)
   - Left (great curvature)
3. 2 surfaces:
   - Anterosuperior
   - Posteroinferior