Anatomy of the stomach

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Across
  1. 4. Major branch of the abdominal aorta supplying blood to the stomach and other abdominal organs
  2. 5. The muscular ring controlling the flow of food from the stomach into the duodenum
  3. 8. The angular notch or indentation along the greater curvature of the stomach
  4. 11. Enlarged lymph node near the stomach, often associated with certain cancers
  5. 12. The portion of the stomach connecting to the pyloric canal
  6. 13. The rounded top portion of the stomach
Down
  1. 1. The shorter and more superior curve of the stomach
  2. 2. Vein that drains the spleen and is important in the blood supply of the stomach
  3. 3. The region where the oesophagus enters the stomach, often associated with the cardiac sphincter
  4. 5. The opening at the lower end of the stomach that leads to the small intestine
  5. 6. The folds or wrinkles in the stomach lining that allow for expansion
  6. 7. The serous membrane lining the abdominal cavity and covering the abdominal organs
  7. 9. This notch is a distinct point on the upper part of the stomach where the oesophagus meets
  8. 10. The longer and more inferior curve of the stomach