Stomach Anatomy and Structure

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Where is the stomach located?

In the upper back

In the left Hypochondrium, Umbilical, and Epigastrium region (correct)

In the pelvic region

In the lower abdomen

What is the approximate volume of food the stomach can hold?

6-7 liters

2-3 liters (correct)

4-5 liters

1-2 liters

What is the shape of the stomach in obese people?

Spherical

Steer horn-shaped (correct)

Oval

J-shaped

Where is the cardiac end of the stomach located?

Behind the 7th left costal cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What type of sphincter is present at the cardiac end of the stomach?

Physiological Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Epiploic Foramen?

Allows the stomach to expand Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the free margin of the lesser omentum?

Right and left gastric arteries and the portal vein Signup and view all the answers

What forms the upper part of the stomach bed?

The gastro splenic and lienorenal ligaments Signup and view all the answers

What is the lower border of the lesser sac formed by?

The lower part of the greater curvature of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the hernia that can occur in the lesser sac through the Epiploic Foramen?

Internal hernia Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of layers in the Greater Omentum?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ligament that attaches to the convex left border of the stomach?

Gastrosplenic Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the stomach where the pancreatitis posterior wall of the stomach adheres to the posterior wall of the lesser sac?

Intermediate part Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein that indicates the position of the pyloric orifice?

Prepyloric vein Signup and view all the answers

Where does the right gastric drain into?

Both portal and superior mesenteric vein Signup and view all the answers

What is the area where the lymph from the pylorus drains into?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure that separates the stomach from the spleen?

Cavity of the greater sac Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve that supplies the fundus and body of the stomach?

Greater anterior gastric nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of the stomach that is not covered by peritoneum?

Small bare area close to the cardiac orifice Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of lymphatic drainage from the upper left quadrant?

Pancreaticosplenic lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sign that indicates the spread of carcinoma to the left supraclavicular lymph nodes?

Troisier's sign Signup and view all the answers