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Which anatomical structure wraps around the esophagus at the level of the cardiac orifice?
Which anatomical structure wraps around the esophagus at the level of the cardiac orifice?
- Circular muscle fibers
- Right crus of the diaphragm (correct)
- Sphincter of Oddi
- Peritoneal membrane
At what vertebral level does the esophagus enter the abdominal cavity?
At what vertebral level does the esophagus enter the abdominal cavity?
- T11
- T10 (correct)
- C7
- L1
Which part of the stomach is fixed in place at both its esophageal and duodenal ends?
Which part of the stomach is fixed in place at both its esophageal and duodenal ends?
- Cardia (correct)
- Fundus
- Pyloric antrum
- Body
What creates a LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter) at the junction between the stomach and esophagus?
What creates a LES (Lower Esophageal Sphincter) at the junction between the stomach and esophagus?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract do longitudinal folds of mucosa close to the junction between stomach and esophagus almost close the lumen of the esophagus?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract do longitudinal folds of mucosa close to the junction between stomach and esophagus almost close the lumen of the esophagus?
Which part of the stomach is described as being the most distensible (dilated) in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which part of the stomach is described as being the most distensible (dilated) in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 regions of the stomach?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 regions of the stomach?
What is the definition of a physiological sphincter?
What is the definition of a physiological sphincter?
How is the fundus of the stomach defined?
How is the fundus of the stomach defined?
What is the function of the greater omentum?
What is the function of the greater omentum?
Which of the following statements about the muscular wall of the stomach is correct?
Which of the following statements about the muscular wall of the stomach is correct?
What is the function of the right crus in relation to the esophageal sphincter?
What is the function of the right crus in relation to the esophageal sphincter?
