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Which layer of smooth muscle in the stomach is arranged longitudinally?
The outermost layer of smooth muscle in the stomach, known as the longitudinal layer, is arranged longitudinally. This layer is part of the three muscle layers that facilitate the contraction and movement of food through the stomach. The other two layers are the circular layer, which encircles the stomach, and an inner oblique layer. Together, these layers work in coordination to mix and propel gastric contents.
Can you have fat behind your stomach muscle?
No, but you can have a layer of stomach fat on top of muscle. If so, that will hide the muscle and not look good.
How many muscle layer does the stomach contain?
3
What muscle layers surround the stomach?
from the inner part to the outer part of the stomach goes like this:*Oblique muscle layer, that comes after the first layer of mucosa;*Circular muscle layer. and Longitudinal muscle layer, these come consecutively from the inner part of the stomach to the outer part.Then after that comes the Serosa and then the body itselfhope it was uselful:]
What are the three sheets of muscle in the stomach muscularis externa?
The muscularis externa of the stomach consists of three distinct sheets of muscle: the outer longitudinal layer, the middle circular layer, and the inner oblique layer. The outer longitudinal layer runs along the length of the stomach, while the middle circular layer encircles the stomach, helping to mix and propel the contents. The inner oblique layer is unique to the stomach and aids in the mechanical breakdown of food. Together, these layers facilitate the stomach's complex movements essential for digestion.
What is the third layer of smooth muscle found in the stomach wall that allows mixing and mechanical breakdown?
The third layer of smooth muscle found in the stomach wall is called the oblique layer. It runs diagonally and allows for churning and mixing of food, aiding in mechanical breakdown and digestion.
Folds in the gastric mucosa?
Gastric folds are the rugae or wrinkles in the inner lining of the stomach. These folds help the stomach expand to accommodate food and aid in the mechanical digestion process. The folds also contain gastric glands which secrete gastric juices to help break down food.
The simple stomach differs from the esophagus because it?
because it has a third layer in the muscularis called the oblique muscle layer.
What additional muscle layer is the wall of the stomach that is not found in the digestive track?
The inner oblique layer of the muscularis mucosae.
How many muscle layers does the stomach have?
There are actually FOUR layers of muscle in the stomach. For an effective explanation you need to find a sectional view of the stomach. 1) the muscularis mucosae - a very thin layer of smooth muscle that functions in altering the surface area of the stomach by moving the villi back and forth. 2) Muscularis Externa - there are THREE layers of this muscle in the stomach (compared to only 2 layers in the small intestine.)The following are ordered from innermost layer to outermost layer. >innermost oblique >middle circular >outer longitudinal Happy studying!
Is the stomach muscle involuntary?
It is actually four involuntary muscles. The longitudinal layer, circular layer and oblique layer of the muscularis externa and the pyloric sphincter
In which organ would you find ruggae?
Rugae are folds found in the lining of the stomach. They allow the stomach to expand when filled with food and help facilitate the mixing and digestion of contents. These folds are also present in the mucosal layer of the vagina, where they assist in accommodating changes in size during various activities.
