stomach
Digestive systemAbdomenFMA7148
Nomenclature
stomach
gaster (Latin)
stomaco (Italian)
Descriptionentry
Dilated portion of the digestive tract between the oesophagus and the duodenum.
Functionentry
Reservoir and initial digestion; secretes hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen and intrinsic factor.
Blood supplyentry
Gastric and gastro-omental arteries.
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