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What is the anatomical location of the stomach in relation to the diaphragm?
What is the anatomical location of the stomach in relation to the diaphragm?
- Below the diaphragm (correct)
- Above the diaphragm
- In front of the diaphragm
- To the right of the diaphragm
Which of the following statements correctly describes the stomach?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the stomach?
- It connects the small intestine to the large intestine.
- It is a muscular organ located between the esophagus and duodenum. (correct)
- It is primarily located on the right side of the abdominal cavity.
- It is a glandular organ exclusively.
At which vertebral level is the stomach located?
At which vertebral level is the stomach located?
- T10 (correct)
- T8
- T12
- L1
In which area of the abdomen is the stomach mainly situated?
In which area of the abdomen is the stomach mainly situated?
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Which two organs lie adjacent to the stomach?
Which two organs lie adjacent to the stomach?
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Study Notes
Structure and Location of the Stomach
- The stomach is a key muscular organ involved in the digestion process.
- Positioned between the esophagus (which carries food from the mouth) and the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).
- Located in the upper abdomen, predominantly on the left side.
Anatomical Relations
- Situated caudal (below) to the diaphragm, which separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.
- At the level of T10 vertebra, highlighting its anatomical position concerning the spine.
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