Stomach Flashcards
On which the stomach rests in the supine position
Bed of the stomach
Occupies the epigastric and umbilical regions
Stomach
Chief function of the stomach
Enzymatic digestion
The weight of food that the stomach can hold
2-3 L
Longitudinal ridges or wrinkles in the stomach
Gastric folds or ruggae
Temporary groove or furrow-like that forms between gastric folds during swallowing
Gastric canal
Superior opening or inlet of the stomach
Cardia – surrounds cardial orifice
Dilated superior part of the stomach that may be dilated by gas, fluid and food
Fundus
Lies between esophagus and fundus
Cardial notch
Lies between the fundus and pyloric antrum
Body of the stomach
Funnel shaped outflow region of the stomach
Pylorus
Pyloric canal - narrow part
Pyloric antrum - wide part
Cavity of the pylorus
Pyloric canal
Marked thickening of the circular layer of smooth muscle that controls the outflow of gastric contents into the duodenum
Pyloric sphincter
Arises from the hepatic artery and supplies the lower right part of the stomach
R gastric
Arises from the celiac a and supplies the upper part of the stomach and lower third of esophagus
L gastric a