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The anterior end of a pigs stomach is called the cardiac stomach because it lies next to the diaphragm, just below the heart. Because the heart lies within the cardiac region, that part of the stomach was named so that it would be helpful in identifying the placement of the stomach within the animals body.
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∙ 9y agoCardiac stomach is a valve located in the esophagus that allows the food to stay in the stomach. This also helps to prevent the backflow of the materials or foods back.
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Sphincter found between the esophagus and the stomach?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter?
WHAT GLAND secretes alkaline mucus?
the cardiac region of the stomach, hoped it helped :)the cardiac region of the stomach, hoped it helped :)
Where is the cardiac sphincter in the human body?
At the cardiac orifice of the stomach which separates the stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus from the columnar epitheilium of the stomach. in simpler terms, its between the esophagus and the stomach
What are the functions of a cardiac sphincter?
The function of the cardiac sphincter is to prevent a back flow of materials back into the esophagus. The cardiac sphincter closes to allow the food to stay within the stomach so it can be digested. Cardiac sphincter, working with the pyloric sphincter keeps the stomach content from moving elsewhere.
Why is the sphincter at the top of the stomach called the cardiac sphincter?
i thought it was that the "cardiac" stomach provided energy for the cardiovascular system, but im not sure.
Sphincter found between the esophagus and the stomach?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter?
What is the cardiac portion of the stomach?
The cardiac portion of the stomach stores the ingested food.
Cardiac sphincter function?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter?
What is the cardiac section of the stomach?
The cardiac section is one of four sections of the stomach. It begins where the contents of the esophagus empty into the stomach.
Is the cardiac sphincter at the junction of the stomach and small intestine?
The cardiac sphincter is the valve between the esophagus and the stomach.
What is a opening in the stomach called?
Stomach has 2 opening. - cardiac orifice opening of oesophagus into stomach - pyloric orifice opening between stomach and small intestine
WHAT GLAND secretes alkaline mucus?
the cardiac region of the stomach, hoped it helped :)the cardiac region of the stomach, hoped it helped :)
In a fetal pig why is the anterior end of the stomach called the cardiac stomach?
Simply because it is closer to the heart. Cardiac refers to the heart.
What is the literal meaning of cardiac?
Pertaining to, resembling, or hear the heart; as, the cardiac arteries; the cardiac, or left, end of the stomach., Exciting action in the heart, through the medium of the stomach; cordial; stimulant., A medicine which excites action in the stomach; a cardial.
Where is the cardiac sphincter in the human body?
At the cardiac orifice of the stomach which separates the stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus from the columnar epitheilium of the stomach. in simpler terms, its between the esophagus and the stomach
What does the cardiac sphincter do in the human body?
The Cardiac sphincter prevents regurgitation of food from the stomach.
What closes the entrance to the stomach?
cardiac sphincter
