Pylorus
The fundus is considered the most superior region of the stomach. It is located above the body of the stomach and is typically where gas accumulates when the stomach is full.
The hypogastric region is named for its location under the stomach.
The region located below the stomach is known as the abdomen. It contains organs such as the intestines, liver, and bladder.
The Epigastric Region
The epigastric region is located above the stomach.
hypograstric region
The cardia of the stomach is the region just below the Z-line at the LES. See the image link below for an image of the Z-line, LES and cardia of the stomach.
The region of the stomach that empties into the duodenum is the pyloric region, specifically through the pyloric sphincter. This sphincter regulates the flow of partially digested food (chyme) from the stomach into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption.
It can last up to two weeks!! (thats only if you have a "lingering" stomach virus)
Oesophagus and Stomach
The region located beneath the stomach is called the abdomen. This area contains various organs such as the intestines, liver, and spleen.
The area of the stomach that acts as a temporary storage area is the what region?