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Is the pancreas ontop or underneath the stomach?
The pancreas lies behind the stomach in the abdomen. It is positioned horizontally, with the head of the pancreas nestled in the C-shaped curve of the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine.
Where is the pancreas in a horse?
In horses the pancreas is located directly below the stomach (ventral to the stomach). It's connected to the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum).
What organ lies in the epigastric region?
Tail of the pancreas and part of the stomach
What secretes digestive enzymes?
Pancreas
Is the stomach connected to the pancreas?
The stomach leads into the first part of the small intestine, which is called the duodenum. The pancreas also leads into the duodenum, by a duct (tube) called the pancreatic duct. So both connect to the small intestine, but the stomach does not connect to the pancreas. For a diagram see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreas
What are the organs found in Left Epigastric region?
Organs found in the left epigastric region include the spleen, part of the stomach, and the pancreas. Additionally, the left adrenal gland and a portion of the left kidney can be located in this region.
What gland is located under the stomach?
the pancreas gland is located under the stomach.
If I have veins on right side of lower stomach what organ is under there?
The pancreas is right under the stomach. The pancreas is right under the stomach.
Where is the pancreas in a dog?
in its stomach
Is the pancreas below the kidneys?
No, the pancreas is above the kidneys, but below the stomach.
Is the pancreas located behind the liver?
No, the pancreas is not located behind the liver. It is more accurately located behind the stomach in the upper left quadrant of the body.
How does a perforating gastric ulcer damage the pancreas?
I believe the perforating gastric ulcer releases the acid, inside the stomach, which can then damages the pancreas, due to how close the pancreas and stomach are.
