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Where is the stomach located in the abdominal cavity?
Where is the stomach located in the abdominal cavity?
- On the right side of the abdominal cavity
- Caudal to the diaphragm (correct)
- Above the esophagus
- At the level of T5
Which of the following best describes the position of the stomach relative to neighboring organs?
Which of the following best describes the position of the stomach relative to neighboring organs?
- It lies between the esophagus and duodenum (correct)
- It is posterior to the liver
- It lies to the right of the pancreas
- It lies between the duodenum and colon
What is the anatomical orientation of the stomach within the abdominal cavity?
What is the anatomical orientation of the stomach within the abdominal cavity?
- In the mid-abdomen
- In the upper left quadrant (correct)
- In the right upper quadrant
- In the lower left quadrant
At what vertebral level does the stomach lie?
At what vertebral level does the stomach lie?
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Which statement correctly describes the composition of the stomach?
Which statement correctly describes the composition of the stomach?
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Study Notes
Stomach Overview
- The stomach is a muscular organ essential for digestion.
- Located between the esophagus and duodenum in the upper abdomen.
- Positioned on the left side of the abdominal cavity.
- Situated caudal (below) to the diaphragm.
- Anatomical level corresponds to T10 vertebra.
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