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gastroesophageal sphincter

cardiac sphincter

The thick circular layer of smooth gastric musculature encircling the gastroesophageal junction that functions to reduce backflow into the esophagus from the stomach.

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Tipo Organ
Estructura principal gastrointestinal sphincter
Nombre latino cardiac sphincter
FMA ID 14915

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the gastroesophageal sphincter?

The thick circular layer of smooth gastric musculature encircling the gastroesophageal junction that functions to reduce backflow into the esophagus from the stomach.

What is the Latin name for the gastroesophageal sphincter?

The Latin name for the gastroesophageal sphincter is cardiac sphincter.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14915 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004550 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — gastroesophageal sphincter Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.