Stomach Anatomy Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. The chief cells secrete rennin and gastric lipase to aid _____ in milk digestion.
  2. 5. Canal Empties into the duodenum which is the proximal segment of the small intestine.
  3. 6. This portion is a "J" shape that changes during digestion.
  4. 7. Muscle Layer This layer of the Muscularis Externa is superficial to the oblique muscle.
  5. 10. Sphincter Regulates release of chyme into the duodenum.
  6. 11. Wrinkles in the interior wall that flatten to allow the stomach to expand.
  7. 12. Glands Located in the fundus and body they secrete acids and enzymes.
  8. 14. Simple columnar epithelium that lines the stomach. That produces alkaline mucous as a barrier between the epithelium and the acidic environment.
  9. 16. Curvature The Medial surface of the stomach (the smaller part of the J).
  10. 18. Muscle Layer This layer of the Muscularis Externa is deep to the circular muscle.
  11. 20. Pits Shallow depressions in the interior surface of the stomach.
Down
  1. 1. Cells Secrete intrinsic factor which facilitates absorption of vitamin B12 and HCL.
  2. 2. Externa This part of the stomach consists of an inner, oblique layer of smooth muscle. This additional layer of smooth muscle strengthens the wall of the stomach and helps out in the mixing to form chyme.
  3. 4. Antrum Part of the Pylorus that connects to the body of the stomach.
  4. 8. Muscle Layer This layer of the Muscularis Externa is superficial to the circular muscle.
  5. 9. Curvature The lateral and inferior surfaces of the stomach (the larger part of the J).
  6. 13. Cells Secrete pepsinogen which will be converted to pepsin by the HCL.
  7. 15. Superior medial portion of the stomach between the stomach body and the esophagus.
  8. 17. Superior portion of the stomach. Makes contact with the inferior, posterior surface of the diaphragm.
  9. 19. Area of the stomach in the middle. It is the largest region of the stomach.