forestomach-glandular stomach junction

forestomach - glandular stomach squamocolumnar junction

The distinct low fold of tissue that separates the non-glandular area of the stomach (forestomach) from the glandular stomach; the limiting ridge extends circumferentially from the large curvature of the stomach to the small curvature, just below the esophagus; at the esophagus, the course of the limiting ridge bends into a U-shape and almost surrounds the esophageal opening.

Type Gland
Structure parente digestive tract junction
Nom latin forestomach - glandular stomach squamocolumnar junction

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What is the forestomach-glandular stomach junction?
The distinct low fold of tissue that separates the non-glandular area of the stomach (forestomach) from the glandular stomach; the limiting ridge extends circumferentially from the large curvature of the stomach to the small curvature, just below the esophagus; at the esophagus, the course of the li
What is the Latin name for the forestomach-glandular stomach junction?
The Latin name for the forestomach-glandular stomach junction is forestomach - glandular stomach squamocolumnar junction.

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