Stomach Flashcards
Name the four parts of the stomach
cardia, fundus, body, pyloric part
Where is the cardial notch located?
between the oesophaus and the fundus
What are the two regions of the pyloric part of the stomach?
pyloric antrum leading into the pyloric canal
Name the two curvatures of the stomach
lesser curvature and greater curvature
What is the angular incisure?
sharp indentation approximately two thirds of the distance along the lesser curvature that approximates the junction of the body and pyloric part of the stomach
What are the gastric folds known as?
rugae
What is the origin of the left gastric artery?
celiac trunk
Which arteries supply most of the blood to the stomach?
right and left gastric arteries
right and left gastro omental arteries
What is the distribution of the left gastric artery?
distal portion of oesophagus and left portion of lesser curvature of the stomach
