Anatomy of the Stomach

stomach anatomy  Regions The stomach can be separated into four regions; fundus, cardia, body, and pylorus • Fundus: A dome-shaped structure in the left portion of the stomach Learn more about the anatomy of the stomach Our video diagrams the parts that make up the stomach, and their functions

Stomach cancer starts in stomach cells The stomach is part of the digestive system and breaks down food Human Anatomy 7th ed San Francisco: Pearson Stomach · Cardia – area adjacent to the oesophagus · Fundus – rises above the cardia, dome shaped and on erect X-ray may contain an air bubble · Body

Gross and Microscopic Anatomy of the Stomach · Mucous cells: secrete an alkaline mucus that protects the epithelium against shear stress and acid · Parietal On a microscopic level, the stomach wall has several layers, including a mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa The stomach is filled with