Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach

Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomach stomach anatomy Wall of the stomach • Serosa: consisting of layers of connective tissue continuous with the Relations of the stomach stomach anatomy Gastric Secretions The mucosal lining of the stomach is simple columnar epithelium with numerous tubular gastric glands The gastric glands open to the surface

stomach anatomy The anatomy of the stomach activates the digestive system in an ingenious way But the stomach has another function: it signals satiety to

stomach The stomach (Latin: gaster s  It is a sac-like structure that is continuous proximally with the abdominal oesophagus and distally with the duodenum The stomach is ensleeved in peritoneum