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Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Once food is offered or anticipated secretions begin
*Once food is offered or anticipated secretions begin
*Supported by 4 folds of peritoneum
**Gastrophrenic ligament- from the greater curvature of the stomach to the crura of the diaphragm
**Lesser omentum- connecting the lesser curvature of the stomach and the initial segment of [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] to the liver in the region of the hepatic porta
**Gastrosplenic ligament- connecting the greater curvature of the stomach to the spleen by a double fold of peritoneum
**Greater omentum- connceting the greater curvature of the stomach to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] and dorsal body wall
===Porcine===
===Porcine===
*The cardia in the pig is thickened, taking up nearly half the area of the stomach
*The cardia in the pig is thickened, taking up nearly half the area of the stomach
*Internal diverticulum which can be seen externally
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