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Stomach Anatomy

Overview

The stomach is the first intra-abdominal part of the gastrointestinal (GI), or digestive, tract. It is a muscular, highly vascular bag-shaped organ that is distensible and may take varying shapes, depending on the build and posture of the person and the state of fullness of the organ (see the image below). The stomach lies in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.

Stomach and duodenum, coronal section.

Stomach and duodenum, coronal section.

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