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Which part of the alimentary canal is the most dilated and serves as a reservoir of food and fluid?
Which part of the alimentary canal is the most dilated and serves as a reservoir of food and fluid?
- Stomach (correct)
- Esophagus
- Large intestine
- Small intestine
Which structure is posterior to the body and inferior to the fundus of the stomach?
Which structure is posterior to the body and inferior to the fundus of the stomach?
- Pyloric canal
- Cardiac orifice
- Gastric folds (Rugae)
- Pylorus (correct)
Which part of the alimentary canal extends from the inferior edge of the larynx to join the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction?
Which part of the alimentary canal extends from the inferior edge of the larynx to join the stomach at the gastroesophageal junction?
- Large intestine
- Pharynx
- Small intestine
- Esophagus (correct)
Which accessory organ is not part of the upper gastrointestinal system?
Which accessory organ is not part of the upper gastrointestinal system?
Which structure has two indentations at the posterior mediastinum, caused by the aortic arch and left main bronchus?
Which structure has two indentations at the posterior mediastinum, caused by the aortic arch and left main bronchus?
Which part of the alimentary canal has a funnel shape with three parts: naso, oro, and laryngo?
Which part of the alimentary canal has a funnel shape with three parts: naso, oro, and laryngo?
Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?
Where does the esophagus pierce the diaphragm?
Which structure is superior and posterior to the body of the stomach?
Which structure is superior and posterior to the body of the stomach?
What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum caused by in relation to the esophagus?
What are the two indentations at the posterior mediastinum caused by in relation to the esophagus?
Which part of the stomach is distal and posterior to the body?
Which part of the stomach is distal and posterior to the body?
