The Stomach

Question 1

What is the fundus?

Answer 1

Upper part of stomach,

Forms a bulge above the level of the opening of the oesophagus

Question 2

What is the pyloric antrum ?

Answer 2

Initial portion of pylorus; near bottom of stomach, proximal to pyloric sphincter

Question 3

What is the pylorus?

Answer 3

Opening of the stomach into the duodenum

Question 4

What is the function of the pyloric sphincter?

Answer 4

Contracts if duodenum is too distended due to increased food digestion
- controls passage of food into small intestine

Question 5

What is the pyloric sphincter?

Answer 5

Band of smooth muscle at the junction between the pylorus and duodenum

Question 6

What are rugae?

Answer 6

series of ridges produced by folding of inner stomach wall

Question 7

What is the role of rugae in the stomach?

Answer 7

Allows expansion of stomach after food and liquid consumption

Question 8

What is the cardia?

Answer 8

Opening of the oesophagus into the stomach

Question 9

Explain why the cardia is at an oblique angle?

Answer 9

prevents reflux of gastric acid same as upper/lower sphincters