Stomach Anatomy
Description
An anatomical diagram illustrating the parts of the stomach and adjacent biliary and digestive structures.
Original diagram by Cesar Landero Soberano.
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Angle of His. Formed by the left border of the esophagus and right border of the fundus
Angular incisure (Incisura angularis)
Body of the gallbladder
Body. Produces acid
Common bile duct
Common hepatic duct
Cystic duct
Fundus of the gallbladder
Fundus. Produces acid
Greater curvature. Extends from the cardia to the pylorus along the lateral aspect
Hepatic flexure (Right colic flexure)
Inferior sphincter of the stomach (Pylorus)
Lesser curvature. Extends from the cardia to the pylorus along the medial aspect
Neck of the gallbladder
Pyloric antrum. Produces alkaline mucus
Pyloric canal. Produces alkaline mucus
Splenic flexure (Left colic flexure)
Superior sphincter of the stomach (Cardia)
Z-line. Junction of esophageal mucosa and gastric mucosa