Stomach Flashcards
1
Q
What is the greater curvature?
A
The covex border of the stomach.
2
Q
What is the body?
A
Large middle section of stomach.
3
Q
What is the pylorus?
A
Final part of stomach; has a pyloric sphincter which regulates flow of stomach contents into small intestines.
4
Q
What is the pyloric region?
A
Outlet area of stomach; leads to pyloric canal.
5
Q
What is the cardia?
A
Upper part of stomach, lying near the heart; surrounds the opening of the oesophagus.
6
Q
What is the fundus?
A
Domed top of the stomach; often filled with gas.
7
Q
What is the lesser curvature?
A
Shorter concave border of the stomach.
