<Ul> <Li> The cardia is where the contents of the oesophagus empty into the stomach . The cardia is defined as the region following the `` z - line '' of the gastroesophageal junction , the point at which the epithelium changes from stratified squamous to columnar . Near the cardia is the lower oesophageal sphincter . Recent research has shown that the cardia is not an anatomically distinct region of the stomach but a region of the oesophageal lining damaged by reflux . </Li> <Li> The fundus ( from Latin , `` bottom '' ) is formed by the upper curvature of the organ . </Li> <Li> The body is the main , central region . </Li> <Li> The pylorus ( from Greek , `` gatekeeper '' ) is the lower section of the organ that facilitates emptying the contents into the small intestine . </Li> </Ul>
<Ul> <Li> The cardia is where the contents of the oesophagus empty into the stomach . The cardia is defined as the region following the `` z - line '' of the gastroesophageal junction , the point at which the epithelium changes from stratified squamous to columnar . Near the cardia is the lower oesophageal sphincter . Recent research has shown that the cardia is not an anatomically distinct region of the stomach but a region of the oesophageal lining damaged by reflux . </Li> <Li> The fundus ( from Latin , `` bottom '' ) is formed by the upper curvature of the organ . </Li> <Li> The body is the main , central region . </Li> <Li> The pylorus ( from Greek , `` gatekeeper '' ) is the lower section of the organ that facilitates emptying the contents into the small intestine . </Li> </Ul>
whats the lower part of your stomach called
whats the lower part of your stomach called
pylorus
pylorus