muscularis mucosae of stomach

gastric muscularis mucosa

The thin layer of smooth muscle in the mucosal layer of the stomach that functions to agitate the surface area stomach mucosa by moving the villi back and forth.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure stomach smooth muscle
Latin Name gastric muscularis mucosa
FMA ID 14924

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the muscularis mucosae of stomach?
The thin layer of smooth muscle in the mucosal layer of the stomach that functions to agitate the surface area stomach mucosa by moving the villi back and forth.
What is the Latin name for the muscularis mucosae of stomach?
The Latin name for the muscularis mucosae of stomach is gastric muscularis mucosa.

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